Machine Assistant

ManpowerGroup; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, the staffing enterprise, is seeking a Machine Assistant in Appleton, WI to support high-speed line work and material handling. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and following detailed instructions to keep production moving.

You will assist with setup, changeovers, and moving materials; monitor flow, coordinate with line leads; and perform basic quality checks while learning multiple processes across areas such as printing, rewinder, and coatings.

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled shifts with consistent attendance.
• Proven attention to detail in a production environment.
• Willingness to learn multiple processes (e.g., shrink tunnel, coater/press, printing press, rewinder).
• Strong safety habits and proper PPE usage.
• Clear communication and teamwork with line leads and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support machine and line operations with setup, changeovers, and routine production tasks.
• Move materials to/from the production line including sheeting, shrink tunnel, and coater/press areas.
• Monitor production flow and follow work instructions, reporting issues promptly.
• Assist with printing press operations, rewinder support, and shift handoffs.
• Perform basic quality checks and ensure proper material handling for safety and accuracy.

Skills

Attendance

Detail-oriented

Process learning

Safety-conscious

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Our client, manufacturing operations, is seeking a Machine Assistant to join their team. As a Machine Assistant, you will be part of the production department supporting high-speed line work and material handling activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong safety mindset, a dependable work ethic, and the ability to follow detailed instructions—skills that will help you succeed on the floor and keep production moving.

Job Title: Machine Assistant

Location: Appleton, WI

Pay Range: $18 plus $2 shift differential

Shift: 10 hours shifts ( 8pm-6am)

What's the Job?

• Support machine and line operations by assisting with setup, changeovers, and routine production support tasks.

• Handle and move materials to and from the production line, including work related to sheeting, shrink tunnel, and coater/press assist areas.

• Monitor production flow and help maintain consistent output by following work instructions and communicating issues promptly.

• Assist with tasks related to printing press operations, rewinder support, and maintaining smooth handoffs between shifts.

• Perform basic quality checks and ensure materials are handled correctly to support safe, accurate production.

What's Needed?

• Ability to work scheduled shifts and remain consistent with attendance and punctuality expectations.

• Comfort working in a production environment where attention to detail and following procedures are essential.

• Willingness to learn multiple processes across different areas (for example, shrink tunnel, coater/press assist, printing press, rewinder).

• Strong safety habits, including using required PPE and following site safety rules.

• Clear communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with line leads and other production staff.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build hands-on experience supporting machine operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

• Structured work environment with clear procedures and team-based production goals.

• Chance to develop transferable skills across multiple production areas and processes.

• Support from supervisors and team members as you learn and grow in the role.

• Motivating, production-focused work where your reliability directly impacts output.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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