Assembly Operator

Kelly; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Assembly Operator in the United States for a night shift operating high-speed automated assembly equipment. The role includes complex repairs, preventive maintenance, and quality documentation to ensure product quality.

The position pays $19.04 per hour and involves occasional overtime on Fridays and Saturdays, typically every other weekend. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of related manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of on-the-job experience 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.

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, 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

Assembly experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Measurement tools

Education

Vocational training

Tools

Measurement tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Description

Assembly Operator

Pay 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)

Position Summary

The Assembly Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining high-speed, large-scale automated assembly machines. This role involves making complex equipment repairs and adjustments, performing routine and preventive maintenance, and ensuring product quality through regular inspections and documentation.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short‑term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus
• holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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.