Operator / Mechanic II

About the role

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for an Operator / Mechanic II with a global science and technology company in Pleasant Prairie, WI. This is a 12‑month contract with potential for extension. The lead operator position is a senior level manufacturing role at PPC Industries, designed for a highly experienced and knowledgeable employee responsible for 6‑7 extrusion lines.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety regulations and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Identify and locate raw materials by reading and interpreting job orders.
• Perform equipment setup and start‑up, bringing extrusion lines in and out of production including identifying appropriate resin blends and removal of non‑required materials.
• Set up inline printing including ink retrieval and ink return; clean up and return ink to the ink room when a job ends.
• Make adjustments to settings such as web guide, tension, width, bag machine and winder, doctor machine, etc.
• Setup, start‑up and operate bag machines and winders.
• Provide supervision and direction for packers assigned to extrusion lines and the mixer/material handler for the shift.
• Ensure product quality and minimize material waste (scrap).
• Keep work area clean and organized; no product or raw materials on the floor.
• Perform Quality Control checks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Document the run record for manufactured product.
• Train junior employees on equipment and process.
• Support other lead operators in maintaining all extrusion lines.
• Ensure unused equipment is stored in the proper location.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule (day/night).
• Experience as a packer.
• Willingness to listen and learn through on‑the‑job training from supervisors.
• Basic math skills to complete calculations and measurements.
• Basic computer skills to input data and interface with Material Management Systems.

Skills

• Ability to perform length, gauge and weight measurements.
• Use of hand tools such as wrenches, scrapers, die gauges, screwdrivers, tape measures, etc.
• Ability to visually inspect product for defects.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities (screen changes, blade replacement, cleaning air rings, etc.).

Benefits

W2 contract with no PTO and no standard benefits; an ACA‑compliant supplemental package is available for enrollment.

Pay

$22.50 – $24.50 per hour.

Schedule

Night shift: 6 pm to 6 am, rotative 2X2X3.