Assembly Operator

Kelly Services; Tennessee; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Tennessee is seeking an Assembly Operator to safely run high-speed automated equipment, perform set-ups, and maintain quality throughout production.

The role offers a night shift, a pay rate of $19.04 per hour, some overtime on Fridays and alternating Saturdays, and opportunities to contribute to preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of on-the-job experience in assembly or manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of company procedures and ability to apply job skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Proficient in using measurement and inspection tools.
• Ability to recognize deviations from standard procedures and take appropriate action.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate high-speed automated assembly equipment according to standards.
• Perform repairs, set-ups, and changeovers on assembly machinery.
• Conduct quality checks per QIP and document measurements at required intervals.
• Carry out preventive and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Make tooling adjustments and replace components as needed.
• Identify and resolve machine faults, clear jams, and restart lines.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work area.

Skills

On-the-job experience

Mechanical aptitude

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Semi-routine tasks

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Assembly OperatorPay Rate: $19.04/hr
Shift: 7:30pm – 6:00am CST, Monday through Thursday
Overtime: Some overtime required on Fridays and Saturdays (typically every other weekend)

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned high-speed automated assembly equipment according to company standards.
• Perform complex repairs, set-ups, and changeovers on assembly machinery.
• Conduct quality checks as detailed in the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP), and accurately document all specified measurements at required intervals.
• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly preventive and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Make tooling adjustments, including sharpening/conditioning, checking spring-loaded pins (pin-out), and adjusting bend and insertion stations.
• Replace machine components such as sensors, punches, dies, stock parts, air cylinders, and belts as needed.
• Adjust housing feeds and other machine functions based on established standards.
• Use measurement tools such as height indicators, ram optics, gauges, and microscopes for precision checks.
• Identify and resolve machine faults, clear jams, restart production lines, and properly package finished products.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and clean work area at all times.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant on-the-job experience or vocational training in assembly or related manufacturing roles.
• Solid understanding of company procedures and the ability to apply job skills effectively.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Proficient in using various measurement and inspection tools.
• Ability to recognize when deviations from standard procedures are necessary and take appropriate action.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to perform semi-routine tasks with some variation and judgment.

Job Scope & Complexity

• Duties and responsibilities are varied and require both routine and non-routine actions.
• May require independent decision-making when working outside established guidelines and procedures.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture-we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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