Machine Assistant Jobs in Shawnee, KS (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Machine Operator

Local manufacturing company looking for temporary employees.

Looking for inspector/packers on nights ($18/hr), assistant operators on day and night ($20/hr) and skilled machine operators on both as well ($23/hr)

Tour and start within a week!

Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will safely set up, operate, and monitor bag machinery and equipment to meet customer and production goals. You will complete machine setup for production runs, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and calibrating equipment to ensure proper operation. Monitoring the production process, inspecting, and testing materials and equipment will be essential to ensure products meet quality standards and production quotas. You will verify and track all materials for inventory and work in progress regulations, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and perform routine maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up, operate, and monitor bag machinery and equipment to meet production goals.
• Complete machine setup for production runs, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and calibrating equipment.
• Monitor the production process, inspect and test materials and equipment to ensure quality standards and production quotas are met.
• Verify and track all materials for inventory and work in progress regulations.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Train and provide guidance to machine assistants and new crew members.
• Maintain organization of machinery and surrounding areas by meeting housekeeping, storage, staging, and cleanliness requirements.
• Complete all necessary documentation for internal or external use.
• Fill in for AMOS and Inspectors as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments or team members to coordinate production activities and address potential issues.

Essential Skills

• 4 years' experience in a related field with a similar manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in machine operation, production, and machine setup.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery and perform maintenance repairs.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation forms.
• Proactive with sound judgment and decision-making abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and inclination.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a reliable and clean facility offering decent pay for the area. Conveniently located right off the bus line for easy transportation. Enjoy temporary work with a solid foundation until December.

Work Environment

Work primarily in a manufacturing/warehouse environment, requiring hearing protection, safety shoes, vision protection, and other necessary PPE. Exposure to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, inks, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels, and hot/humid conditions may occur.

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.