Advanced Assembly Specialist

Kelly Services; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is partnering with a leading medical equipment manufacturer in Earth City, MO, to hire Advanced Assembly Workers for a contract-to-hire opportunity.

This role involves assembling medical equipment and components using hand tools, power tools, and detailed assembly instructions. The successful candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a manufacturing environment.

Daytime schedule with a path to long-term employment through a contract-to-hire arrangement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or mechanical assembly preferred.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools and power tools required.
• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, or visual assembly instructions (similar to furniture assembly instructions).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Experience with pneumatic tools or mechanical equipment is a plus.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical equipment and components according to blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment, including drills, riveters, and nut runners.
• Follow step-by-step assembly instructions to ensure products are built accurately.
• Inspect completed assemblies for quality, accuracy, and proper functionality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Meet production goals while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Pneumatic tools

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Advanced Assembly Worker – Contract to Hire

Location: Earth City, MO

Pay Rate: $18.19 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

Kelly Services is partnering with a leading medical equipment manufacturer in Earth City, MO, to hire Advanced Assembly Workers for a contract-to-hire opportunity.

This position involves assembling medical equipment and components using hand tools, power tools, and detailed assembly instructions. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble medical equipment and components according to blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment, including drills, riveters, and nut runners.
• Follow step-by-step assembly instructions to ensure products are built accurately.
• Inspect completed assemblies for quality, accuracy, and proper functionality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Meet production goals while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or mechanical assembly preferred.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools and power tools required.
• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, or visual assembly instructions (similar to furniture assembly instructions).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Experience with pneumatic tools or mechanical equipment is a plus.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Why Apply?

• Consistent daytime schedule
• Opportunity for long-term employment through a contract-to-hire position
• Gain experience manufacturing essential medical equipment
• Work with an established manufacturer in a stable industry

Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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