$21-22.50 an hour **Job Title: Press Assistant** **Job Description** This position is responsible for assisting the Press Operator in preparing and running the press machine for prints. The role is based in a manufacturing facility that specializes in producing food packaging. **Responsibilities** + Assist in preparing press and all job components for print jobs. + Conduct hourly checks of ink viscosity to ensure quality. + Make necessary changes to inks during printing. + Remove finished film from the machine and load it onto a pallet for pick-up. + Assist with other duties as assigned by the operator and supervisor. **Essential Skills** + 6+ months of production experience. + Comfortable with ink and solvent smells. + Experience with press machines is highly preferred. + Ability to read a tape measure. + Ability to lift 40 lbs. + Ability to read and write (comprehend) English. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanically inclined with mechanical aptitude. + General labor experience. + Computer skills. + Experience using hand tools. + Experience with machine operation. **Why Work Here?** This opportunity offers potential pay increases at 90-day, 180-day, and 1-year performance reviews. There are long-term career options with room for growth into the Press Operator role. **Work Environment** The role is based in a manufacturing facility with a distinct smell of inks and solvents. The environment is clean, and employees are required to wear hair nets and ear plugs. The position involves working Sunday through Thursday from 11pm to 7am, with rotating night shifts from 7pm to 7am. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, Kansas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.45 - $22.45/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Lenexa,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.