Summer Helper Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Production Helper

Job Description

This role involves operating and tending power shear and trimming equipment to cut paper or paperboard sheets to precise dimensions, while supporting overall production line activities. You will set up and run machines, inspect materials for quality, and complete required documentation to ensure efficient, accurate, and safe production operations.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders carefully to determine machine settings, cutting dimensions, and production requirements.
• Set computer-controlled equipment to make required cuts, or manually set the trimmer to achieve the proper cuts when needed.
• Use the Quick Skan machine to accurately measure paper and confirm that materials meet specified dimensions.
• Position and align sheets against guides and securely clamp sheets to the bed of the machine prior to cutting.
• Operate machine controls and press buttons to drive the shear blade through sheets of paper or paperboard.
• Adjust guides and reposition material to trim or square edges according to specifications and quality standards.
• Change shear blades as needed to maintain cutting performance and product quality.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of all grades of paper used in the production process.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality assurance, ensuring cuts and dimensions meet required tolerances.
• Set up machines and perform basic machine operation tasks, including adjustments and minor troubleshooting.
• Tend power shear equipment and oversee other trimmer operations and production line functions as assigned.
• Perform general labor and assembly tasks to support production flow and meet output goals.
• Use hand tools safely and correctly during machine setup, adjustment, and maintenance activities.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and thoroughly, including production records and quality documentation.
• Oil and grease machines according to the established lubrication schedule to maintain equipment performance.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of debris to support safety and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Experience with machine operation in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform inspection and quality assurance tasks to verify product dimensions and quality.
• Skill in setting up machines, including adjusting guides and controls for specific jobs.
• Experience with press or power shear operation, particularly for cutting sheets of paper or paperboard.
• Capability to tend power shear equipment and manage trimming operations to specified dimensions.
• General labor and assembly experience in a production setting.
• Proficiency in using hand tools safely for machine setup and basic maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret job orders and follow written instructions accurately.
• Attention to detail when measuring, aligning, and cutting materials to precise specifications.
• Capability to complete paperwork accurately and legibly for production and quality records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in paper or plastic manufacturing is highly relevant, especially experience as an assistant or rewinder.
• Familiarity with different grades of paper and their handling characteristics.
• Comfort working around large production equipment in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn machine lubrication schedules and basic preventive maintenance tasks.

Work Environment

This position is based in an older warehouse facility with a production setting that includes large pieces of equipment and power shears. The building can become hot during the summer months, so you should be comfortable working in a warm environment and around heavy machinery.

This is a Permanent position based out of Neenah, WI.

The pay range for this position is $22.55 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Neenah,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.