Machine Operator

Join our team as a Gluer Operator/Die Cutter, where you will be instrumental in setting up, changing over, and troubleshooting machines involved in creating packaging products. Your role will include operating die cutters, flexo press, gluer operators, and offset press equipment, contributing to the production of packaging for items such as beer boxes, food cartons like Ritz crackers, Trident gum cartons, pet food, and tobacco products.

Responsibilities

• Perform setups, changeovers, and troubleshoot machines in a manufacturing or printing/graphic packaging environment.
• Operate straight line folder gluer and other necessary plant equipment for food product packaging, including cracker boxes, beer containers, and French fry containers.
• Utilize specific die cutting experience for die cutter operations.
• Operate flexo, roll cutter, gluer, rotary gravure, sheet-fed, die cutter machines efficiently.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in the production process.

• Experience working in manufacturing or printing/graphic packaging.
• Proficiency in operating die cutters, flexo press, gluer operators, and offset press equipment.
• Experience in straight-line gluing and die cutting.
• Familiarity with large format printing machines such as Heidelberg, Koenig & Bauer (KBA), Komori.
• Knowledge of narrow or large format flexo printing machines like Uteco, KBA, and Tresu.

• Experience with specific companies such as Kenmore Envelope, Reynolds Metals/packaging, JW Fergusson and Sons, Meade West Vaco, Sabert, Graphic packaging, Novolex, West Rock, or International Paper is a plus.

Experience opportunities for internal growth and advancement within a company that values its employees. Benefit from solid employee benefits and a 401k plan. Work in a clean environment with two climate-controlled press rooms.

Work Environment

The work environment is challenging, with conditions being very hot in summer and cold in winter due to the lack of climate control. The role involves working 12-hour shifts with options for day or night shifts without the need for rotation. Expect a demanding schedule of approximately 60+ hours per week, including weekends, with typical shifts running from 6 AM to 6 PM, 6 PM to 6 AM, or 7 AM to 7 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sandston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Booming with business and is considered essential. Recently won large contracts. They are in the process of adding new equipment and adding slitters, gluers and printers

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

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.