Press Operator

Job Title: Press Operator

Job Description

As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating press machines, which includes loading and unloading parts, conducting quality inspections, and performing minor preventive maintenance on the machinery. The role requires the use of precision measuring tools such as calipers and gauges, and involves working from blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate press machines effectively and safely.

• Load and unload parts from press machines.

• Conduct quality inspections of parts to ensure compliance with standards.

• Perform minor preventive maintenance on machinery.

• Utilize precision measuring tools such as calipers and gauges.

• Work from and interpret blueprints.

Essential Skills

• Experience in press machine operation.

• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools: calipers and gauges.

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining processes.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with punch press operations.

• Basic wrenching skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable company with no layoffs, offering excellent benefits and the opportunity to work on products for the US Military. Benefit from on-the-job training, attendance incentives, and referral bonuses. Enjoy a supportive environment with regular reviews and potential raises every six months, plus an annual union raise. Take advantage of vacation and personal days, 10 paid holidays, and shift premiums.

Work Environment

The position is for the 2nd shift, Monday to Friday, from 2-10pm. Overtime is voluntary, allowing for the option to work 12-hour days and weekends. The plant employs 270 people and requires personal protective equipment, including hearing and eye protection, and steel toes or nonslip safety shoes. The environment can be louder and may get hot during the summer months.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.53 - $26.35/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Antigo,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.