Automated Roll Converting Technician

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-to-hire with potential to-con

Clean, temperature-controlled facility

Cross-training on multiple lines

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Peru, IN is seeking an Automated Roll Converting Technician to operate and monitor high-speed winding and converting equipment in a clean, temperature-controlled facility. You will load rolls, verify threading, perform dimensional checks, and document results with precision.

Your day includes troubleshooting minor jams, performing basic preventive maintenance, and cross-training on additional lines.

Qualifications

• 6+ months in manufacturing or machine operation preferred.
• Experience with high-speed winding or converting equipment is highly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
• Familiar with basic preventive maintenance is a plus.
• Comfort with hand tools and measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate high-speed winding and converting equipment.
• Load materials and verify threading and alignment.
• Inspect in-process and finished goods for dimension accuracy.
• Use calipers and tape measures to confirm specifications.
• Stack, package, and organize finished products.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and perform light preventive maintenance.
• Make routine adjustments to sustain throughput and quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and document production results.
• Follow safety, quality, and operating procedures; cross-train.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

High-speed equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Lubrication tools

Job description

Automated Roll Converting Technician

Location: Peru, IN

Compensation: $17.00/hour to start with scheduled increases up to approximately $19.00/hour

Schedule: Day and Night Shift Opportunities

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

A day in the life

You clock in to a clean, temperature-controlled facility operated by a well-established global manufacturer. On your cell, high-speed converting and winding machines are already humming. You begin by loading rolls or spools of raw material, verify setpoints, and run a quick visual check. Calipers and tape measure in hand, you confirm dimensions and make a small adjustment to keep quality on spec. Throughout the shift, you watch product wind cleanly, stack finished goods, label and package them, and document results with precision.

When a minor jam appears, you’re ready: clear it safely, lubricate a bearing, and get the line back up without missing a beat. Between lots, you tidy your area, review the next order, and cross-train with a teammate on a different winding line. Your focus never leaves safety, quality, and uptime.

What you’ll handle

• Set up, operate, and continuously monitor high-speed winding and converting equipment
• Load raw materials (rolls/spools) and verify correct threading and alignment
• Inspect in-process and finished goods; perform dimensional checks for accuracy
• Use basic measuring tools (calipers, tape measures, etc.) to confirm specifications
• Stack, package, and organize finished products for downstream operations
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and perform basic preventive maintenance (cleaning, lubrication, clearing jams, light roller/bearing work)
• Make routine machine adjustments to sustain throughput and quality
• Keep a clean, organized workstation and complete required production/quality records
• Follow all safety, quality, and operating procedures; cross-train on additional equipment

What makes you a great fit

• 6+ months in manufacturing, production, or machine operation preferred
• Hands-on experience with high-speed or high-volume equipment strongly preferred
• Mechanical aptitude; comfortable troubleshooting basic machine issues
• Experience with preventive maintenance is a plus
• Confident with hand tools and measuring devices (calipers, tape measures)
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and quality
• Reliable attendance and a consistent work rhythm
• Physically able to stand for a full shift and perform repetitive activities (walking, lifting, twisting, bending, stacking)
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing Principles

Backgrounds that translate well

• Paper, packaging, or corrugated manufacturing
• Roll forming or metal processing
• Automotive, plastics, food and beverage
• Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• High-speed converting or other automated production settings

Direct winding experience isn’t required—if you’ve run automated machinery and can make routine adjustments and basic fixes, we want to hear from you.

Where you’ll work

In a well-organized, temperature-controlled environment where automation is balanced by hands-on involvement. You’ll load materials, monitor equipment, inspect output, address small issues, and stack finished goods—staying active and engaged throughout your shift.

Why you’ll love it

• Starting pay of $17.00/hour with scheduled progression to about $19.00/hour
• Contract-to-hire pathway with potential conversion in ~24 weeks
• Stable, global organization; consistent schedule; limited overtime
• Clean, temperature-controlled facility
• Cross-training, multi-machine exposure, and ongoing skill development
• Competitive benefits upon conversion

Join a production team that prizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement—while giving you clear milestones for growth.