As an Advanced Operator, you’ll take pride in running and overseeing sheeters, rewinders, or coating presses within a fast-paced Converting, Rewinding, or Coating environment. From the moment you start up equipment through steady production and quality checks, you’ll help keep operations safe, efficient, and consistently on-spec. If you’re the kind of manufacturing professional who likes solving problems, improving flow, and owning results, this role is built for you.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Appleton, WI

Pay Range:$22-$24

Shift: 5am-5pm

What's the Job?

Independently operate and oversee sheeters, rewinders, or coating presses to support safe, efficient, high-quality production.
Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and monitoring of production parameters to meet operational, safety, and quality standards.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and take action to maintain production flow.
Verify product specifications using measuring tools and ensure output meets customer and quality expectations.
Oversee a crew of up to 4 employees, coordinating with Machine Assistant Operators to keep operations running safely and effectively.

What's Needed?

Experience operating manufacturing equipment in a converting, rewinding, or coating environment (assigned to a primary machine/process).
Ability to set up equipment and complete changeovers while maintaining consistent production quality.
Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve operational issues that impact output.
Comfort using measuring tools to confirm product specifications and quality requirements.
Ability to work safely around moving machinery and support safe crew performance.

What's in it for me?

Ownership of production performance with clear expectations and real impact on quality and efficiency.
Opportunities to build expertise by focusing on a primary machine/process and cross-training on additional equipment.
A role that rewards attention to detail, steady execution, and proactive problem-solving.
The chance to lead a small crew and help maintain a safe, high-performing production environment.
Motivation to grow in advanced machine operation within a continuous improvement culture.

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!

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