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Advanced Machine Operator (Converting / Paper Manufacturing)

Progressive Converting, Inc.
Appleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026

Come join North America's largest independent paper converter and get your career ROLLing! All of our jobs offer competitive pay and benefits based upon skill and experience.

Work a straight 4-on, 4-off 12 hour-schedule that provides built in time off for HALF of the calendar year!

$500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days!

$500 Retention Bonus after 180 days!

Benefits Include: Paid Time Off, Immediate Holiday Pay Eligibility, Medical, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Profit Sharing, Annual Company Clothing, Shoe, and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowances. Annual $200 Gym and Fitness Reimbursement, $1,500 Referral Bonus for referring employees, and Quarterly $200 Perfect Attendance Bonus.

Position Details:

Sheeter Operator positions available to EXPERIENCED candidates only:

Only candidates with a minimum of 2 consecutive years of experience operating a sheeter, rewinder, or production press will be considered.

Job Overview

The Advanced Operator is a skilled position responsible for independently operating and overseeing sheeters, rewinders, or coating presses within the Converting, Rewinding or Coating departments. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high quality production while meeting operational, safety, and quality standards. Advanced Operators play a key role in troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining production flow, and supporting continuous improvement efforts while overseeing a crew up to 4 employees.

Specific Positions

Advanced Operators are assigned to a primary machine or process and may be cross trained on additional equipment. Candidates will receive offers for a specific role, such as:

  • Sheeter Operator – Responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring sheeting equipment to produce finished paper products that meet quality and customer specifications.
  • Rewinder Operator – Responsible for operating rewinding equipment, managing roll quality, tension, and dimensions, and ensuring efficient production flow.
  • Coating Press Operator – Responsible for operating coating presses, monitoring coating application, machine settings, and product quality to ensure consistent and accurate results.

Advanced Operators are expected to perform equipment setup and changeovers, monitor production parameters, identify and resolve operational issues, and coordinate with Machine Assistant Operators to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position that requires standing for extended periods, frequent bending, lifting, and moving materials. Operators must be able to work around moving machinery and may use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks to transport materials and finished goods safely and efficiently.

In addition, the Advanced Operator must be able to use measuring tools to verify product specifications, oversee crew performance, ensure crews are operating safely and meeting quality expectations. This role is ideal for experienced manufacturing professionals seeking to apply advanced machine operation skills and take ownership of production performance within a fast paced production environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Initial communication is typically done via email. What is your email address?
  • This job pays based upon experience. What is your hourly rate expectation?
  • Do you have at least 2 consecutive years of experience operating a Sheeter, Rewinder, or Press?
  • Where did you gain 2 or more consecutive years of experience operating a Sheeter, Rewinder, or Press?
  • Are you available to work either a straight 6a-4p Mon-Thurs or 8p-6a Sun-Wed schedule? If so, which?
  • We have schedules that work a straight 6a-6p (work 4 days/off 4 days), or a straight 6a-4p (Mon-Thurs), or a 8p-6a (Mon-Thurs) or (Sun-Wed) schedule. Which of these are you available to work? And in what order of preference?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200

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