General Laborer - AM & PM Shift

Aerotek
Waukesha, WI

Job Title: Press Assistant
Job Description

As a Press Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Press Operator. This position involves duties similar to general labor and production work, such as changing plates and inks, assisting in job order changes, and conducting quality checks. Quality checks require both visual inspection and precise measurement to ensure products meet specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Press Operator with daily tasks.
  • Change plates and inks as needed.
  • Help with job order changes.
  • Conduct visual and measurement-based quality checks.
  • Ensure all products meet specified standards.
Essential Skills
  • Experience as an operator.
  • Minimum of 2 years work history at one company (manufacturing experience preferred).
  • Proficiency in manufacturing or assembly work.
  • Ability to use hand tools and a tape measure effectively.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience as a machine operator.
  • Familiarity with general production processes.
Why Work Here?

Enjoy a flexible work schedule with four days off every other week and no rotating schedules, allowing for more personal time and opportunities for side jobs, hobbies, and vacations. Benefit from a supportive work environment with a $.50 raise after 90 days and a $1/hour increase after a year, along with annual performance reviews.

Work Environment

The work schedule includes TFS (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Sunday) from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 6% shift premium, and WTF (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday) from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM with an 8% shift premium. The printing area can be loud and hot during the summer, with a faint ink smell that becomes unnoticeable with time. Steel toe shoes are optional but acceptable. Safety is a top priority, with strict rules to protect employees and immediate action taken on any violations. The work schedule alternates between 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44928.00 - $44928.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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