Lamination Operator

This role operates and leads all aspects of press line production, including machine changeovers, start-up, running, and shut-down in a clean, temperature-controlled packaging and printing facility. The press operator ensures that all jobs run to precise customer, manufacturing, and print specifications while supporting a strong safety culture and world-class manufacturing practices. The position also involves directing and training press assistants, maintaining accurate production documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of press lines, including machine changeovers, start-up, running, and shut-down.
• Run all jobs in strict accordance with customer specifications, manufacturing specifications, print specifications, color folders, and standard operating procedures.
• Support operations in achieving world-class performance, with a strong focus on safety and product safety requirements.
• Ensure all required paperwork and documentation are completed accurately and on time, including production reports, job verification sheets, ink usage sheets, QA reports, roll tickets with all flags recorded, S.O.C. sheets, and other assigned forms.
• Work closely with and direct the press assistant and pit crew to minimize job changeover time and production downtime.
• Train and guide the press assistant to become efficient in all required duties as defined in each level of the assistant training matrix within expected timeframes.
• Operate production and packaging machinery, including large printing presses and lamination equipment, using appropriate hand tools as needed.
• Enter production and quality data into computer systems accurately and maintain records as required.
• Follow and support all 5S and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives, including cross-training and moving to where work is needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management.

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Experience as a machine operator, preferably in production, packaging, or lamination environments.
• Ability to operate production machinery, including presses and lamination equipment, and use hand tools safely.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and remain on your feet for the entire shift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to enter data accurately into computer systems and follow documented procedures.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure adherence to specifications and completion of all required paperwork.
• Ability to function independently while also working effectively within a team.
• Commitment to safety, product safety, and compliance with 5S and WCM practices.

• Experience with press operations, lamination, or packaging in a manufacturing setting is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working around large printing presses and adhesive-related odors.
• Willingness to learn and complete training on specific machinery and processes.
• Ability to follow a structured training matrix and help train others in defined tasks.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and multiple tasks during a shift.
• Reliability and flexibility to support a 4-day work week with the potential for occasional 5th day shifts.

The facility offers direct hire opportunities with full company benefits, providing long-term stability and security. Team members work in a clean, temperature-controlled environment with supportive leadership and a positive, collaborative culture. The schedule is structured around a 4-day work week of 12-hour shifts, supporting work-life balance while offering consistent hours. Employees receive thorough training on machinery and processes, along with opportunities to grow skills through cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility that prints on foil and packaging materials for pharmaceutical products. The environment features large printing presses and lamination equipment, requiring comfort working around industrial machinery and the presence of an adhesive smell throughout the facility. Team members collaborate closely but also perform tasks independently. The standard schedule consists of 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with a typical 4-day work week and only occasional need for a 5th day. Work involves standing for the entire shift, moving around the production floor, and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed, while following all safety and cleanliness standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Manufacturing environment, DP

This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

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.