Precision Converting Equipment Operator

Location: Peru, IN

Pay: $17.00/hour to start with scheduled increases up to approximately $19.00/hour

Schedule: Day and Night Shift Opportunities

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Build momentum. Shape quality. Grow your craft.

Imagine stepping onto a production floor where order, cleanliness, and control set the tone. You’ll operate advanced converting and winding equipment for a global manufacturer, turning raw rolls into precisely finished products—safely, efficiently, and to exacting standards.

Your impact

• Own the setup, operation, and oversight of high-speed automated winding/converting lines
• Load raw materials, verify alignment and threading, and maintain steady run conditions
• Guard quality by conducting visual inspections and dimensional checks using calipers and tape measures
• Package, stack, and organize finished goods for downstream use or shipment
• Keep uptime high by resolving minor issues and making routine machine adjustments
• Protect equipment health with basic preventive maintenance (cleaning, lubrication, clearing jams, minor roller/bearing work)
• Document production and quality data accurately; uphold all safety and operating procedures
• Expand your value by cross-training on additional machines and processes

What you bring

• 6+ months of manufacturing, production, or machine operation preferred
• Experience on high-speed or high-volume equipment strongly preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to troubleshoot and learn
• Comfort with hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with a keen eye for detail
• Reliable attendance and a steady work cadence
• Physical readiness to stand for the shift and perform repetitive tasks (walking, lifting, twisting, bending, stacking)
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing Principles

Who succeeds here

Operators from paper/packaging/corrugated, roll forming/metal processing, automotive, plastics, food and beverage, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other high-speed automated environments. Direct winding experience is not required—confidence with automated machinery and basic maintenance is what counts.

The environment and the upside

• Clean, organized, temperature-controlled production floor
• Stable output with limited overtime
• Structured pay progression from $17.00/hour to about $19.00/hour
• Contract-to-hire with potential conversion around 24 weeks
• Cross-training, multi-line exposure, and real skill development
• Competitive benefits upon conversion
• Backed by a globally established manufacturing leader

Bring your curiosity and mechanical know-how. We’ll provide the platform, the pace, and the path to grow.