ASSEMBLY OPERATOR II

Kelly Services; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay (up to eight paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Assembly Operator II in Tullahoma, TN. The role involves safely operating high-speed automated assembly machines, performing setups and changeovers, and conducting quality checks per the QIP.

Occasional overtime may be required beyond 10-hour shifts, with overtime potentially on Fridays and Saturdays. The position offers competitive pay at $17.00 per hour, a Monday–Thursday schedule, and access to Kelly’s broad benefits portfolio.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant work experience or vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated assembly machines safely.
• Perform setups, changeovers and major adjustments.
• Conduct quality inspections and document measurements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

One year experience

Vocational training

Job description

Assembly Operator II

Location: Tullahoma, TN

Pay rate: $17.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CST. Occasional overtime may be required beyond the 10-hour shifts, including Fridays and Saturdays.

Job Description

Safely operate and maintain high-speed, large-scale automated assembly machines. Perform equipment setups, changeovers, complex repairs, and major adjustments. Complete quality checks according to the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP), document specified measurements from prints at required intervals, and perform preventive and routine machine maintenance.

Typical Duties

• Operate assigned automated assembly machines safely.
• Perform complex repairs, major adjustments, setups, and changeovers.
• Conduct quality inspections and document measurements as required.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly preventive and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Adjust tooling, including sharpening or conditioning components and checking spring‑loaded pin height, keying features, bend stations, and insertion stations.
• Replace sensors, punches, dies, stock components, air cylinders, belts, and other machine parts.
• Adjust housing feeds according to applicable standards.
• Use height indicators, ram optics, gauges, and microscopic visual checks.
• Identify and reset machine faults, clear jams, restart production, and remove and package finished products.

Qualifications and Skill Level

Typically requires at least one year of relevant work experience, vocational training, or a combination of both, along with knowledge of company policies and procedures. Applies job skills and established procedures, and may recognize when a deviation from standard procedures is necessary.

Job Scope and Complexity

Duties and tasks are varied and semi‑routine.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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.

Put your skills to work.

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.

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 (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s 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.