General Production Worker

Aerotek; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a General Production Worker to operate and tend power shear and trimming equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Neenah, WI. You will set up machines, ensure cuts meet exact dimensions, record production data, and help maintain a safe work environment.

The role offers first-shift hours with four 10-hour days and potential overtime. Candidates should have experience in paper or similar manufacturing and a willingness to learn lubrication and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to set up machines and adjust guides.
• Read job orders and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders to determine machine settings and production requirements.
• Set computer-controlled equipment or manually adjust trimmer for cuts.
• Use Quick Skan to measure paper and verify dimensions.
• Position and align sheets, clamp to bed before cutting.
• Operate machine controls to run the shear through sheets.
• Adjust guides and reposition material to meet specs.
• Change shear blades as needed for quality.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on the production floor.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Machine setup

Power shear operation

Hand tools safety

Documentation

Reading job orders

Attention to detail

Paper/paperboard knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role involves operating and tending power shear and trimming equipment to cut paper or paperboard sheets to precise dimensions, while supporting overall production line activities. You will set up and run machines, inspect materials for quality, and complete required documentation to ensure efficient, accurate, and safe production operations.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders carefully to determine machine settings, cutting dimensions, and production requirements.
• Set computer-controlled equipment to make required cuts, or manually set the trimmer to achieve the proper cuts when needed.
• Use the Quick Skan machine to accurately measure paper and confirm that materials meet specified dimensions.
• Position and align sheets against guides and securely clamp sheets to the bed of the machine prior to cutting.
• Operate machine controls and press buttons to drive the shear blade through sheets of paper or paperboard.
• Adjust guides and reposition material to trim or square edges according to specifications and quality standards.
• Change shear blades as needed to maintain cutting performance and product quality.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of all grades of paper used in the production process.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality assurance, ensuring cuts and dimensions meet required tolerances.
• Set up machines and perform basic machine operation tasks, including adjustments and minor troubleshooting.
• Tend power shear equipment and oversee other trimmer operations and production line functions as assigned.
• Perform general labor and assembly tasks to support production flow and meet output goals.
• Use hand tools safely and correctly during machine setup, adjustment, and maintenance activities.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and thoroughly, including production records and quality documentation.
• Oil and grease machines according to the established lubrication schedule to maintain equipment performance.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of debris to support safety and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Experience with machine operation in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform inspection and quality assurance tasks to verify product dimensions and quality.
• Skill in setting up machines, including adjusting guides and controls for specific jobs.
• Experience with press or power shear operation, particularly for cutting sheets of paper or paperboard.
• Capability to tend power shear equipment and manage trimming operations to specified dimensions.
• General labor and assembly experience in a production setting.
• Proficiency in using hand tools safely for machine setup and basic maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret job orders and follow written instructions accurately.
• Attention to detail when measuring, aligning, and cutting materials to precise specifications.
• Capability to complete paperwork accurately and legibly for production and quality records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required.
• Background in paper or plastic manufacturing is highly relevant, especially experience as an assistant or rewinder.
• Familiarity with different grades of paper and their handling characteristics.
• Comfort working around large production equipment in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn machine lubrication schedules and basic preventive maintenance tasks.

Why Work Here?

You will work a consistent first-shift schedule with four 10-hour days, providing a three-day weekend when overtime is not required. Overtime opportunities on Fridays offer the potential to increase your earnings, with pay starting at a competitive level and room to grow. The environment supports advancement, giving motivated individuals the opportunity to move up as they build skills and experience.

Work Environment

This position is based in an older warehouse facility with a production setting that includes large pieces of equipment and power shears. The building can become hot during the summer months, so you should be comfortable working in a warm environment and around heavy machinery. The role follows a first-shift schedule, structured as four 10-hour days with potential overtime on Fridays. You will work on or near production lines, operating and tending machines, and moving materials within a busy industrial workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Neenah, WI.