Assembly

Kelly Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring Assembly Workers in Elgin, IL for a short-term assignment assembling 2-way radios. No experience is required; training will be provided. You'll rotate through different tasks and work with a team to learn new skills across the shift.

Shifts include 1st and 2nd with competitive hourly pay. You must be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of following directions, with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs and work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required – training provided!
• Reliable and dependable.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.
• Willing to cross-train and learn different positions.
• Able to follow directions carefully.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willing to help other areas when needed.

Responsibilities

• Scan job orders and work instructions.
• Pick parts and scan them before attaching.
• Select and apply labels.
• Assemble 2-way radios and connect components.
• Use a torque gun to assemble radio components.
• Test products before packing for shipment.
• Perform quality inspections.
• Cut boxes and prepare packaging.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Assist other areas when needed.
• Follow directions and safety procedures.

Skills

No experience required

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willing to cross-train

Learn new tasks

Follow directions

Reliable and dependable

Job description

Assembly Worker – No Experience Needed!

Elgin, IL | Short-Term Assignment | Training Provided

Pay & Schedule

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:15 PM — $17.50/hr

2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:45 PM–11:00 PM — $19.00/hr

Job Overview

We are hiring Assembly Workers in Elgin, IN for a short-term opportunity assembling 2-way radios. No previous experience is required! Training will be provided.

Employees will be cross-trained and regularly rotated through different roles, so candidates must be comfortable learning new tasks and working in different areas throughout the shift.

Job Duties

• Scan job orders and work instructions
• Pick parts and scan them before attaching
• Select and apply labels
• Assemble 2-way radios and connect components
• Use a torque gun to assemble radio components
• Test products before packing for shipment
• Perform quality inspections
• Cut boxes and prepare packaging
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Assist other areas when needed
• Follow directions and safety procedures

Quality Inspection

Inspection 1:

• Check screens for cleanliness
• Make sure there are no scratches
• Check for loose or hanging cables

Inspection 2:

• Verify buttons are correct
• Test the product to ensure it works properly
• Confirm labels are correct and properly attached

Physical Requirements

• Stand and move around the work area for the entire shift
• Lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted
• Lift 50+ lbs. with a team lift
• Perform repetitive assembly and inspection tasks

Requirements

• No experience required – training provided!
• Reliable and dependable
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Willing to cross-train and learn different positions
• Able to follow directions carefully
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to help other areas when needed

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