Assembly Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Telemedicine

Life insurance – term & whole

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay (up to 8

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Assembly Operator in the United States (TN, Tullahoma) to operate high-speed automated assembly equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The role includes setting up machines, performing repairs, and documenting inspections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include daily maintenance, minor adjustments, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in machine operation, maintenance, or assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Reading and interpreting technical documents, procedures, and drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to deviate from procedures when necessary for optimal results.
• Familiarity with quality and safety standards in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned automated assembly machines and ensure efficient workflow.
• Perform complex repairs, major adjustments, machine set-ups, and changeovers as needed.
• Conduct quality checks per the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) and document measurements.
• Perform scheduled preventive and routine maintenance on machines (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Troubleshoot and reset machinery faults, clear jams, and restart equipment to minimize downtime.
• Remove and properly package finished products.

Skills

1 year experience

Read schematics/drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Overtime readiness

Education

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Height indicator

Ram optic

Gauges

Job description

Assembly Operator

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CST)

Overtime required on some Fridays and Saturdays (every other weekend)

Job Overview

Join our team as an Assembly Operator responsible for operating and maintaining high-speed, large-scale automated assembly equipment. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned automated assembly machines and ensure efficient workflow.

• Perform complex repairs, major adjustments, machine set‑ups, and changeovers as needed.

• Conduct quality checks in accordance with the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) and accurately document measurements per specification.

• Perform scheduled preventive and routine maintenance on machines (daily, weekly, monthly).

• Troubleshoot and reset machinery faults, clear jams, and restart equipment to minimize downtime.

• Remove and properly package finished products.

Typical Job Examples

• Adjust tooling, including sharpening, conditioning, and checking spring-loaded pins and other key features.

• Replace machine components such as sensors, punches, dies, air cylinders, and belts.

• Use precision measurement tools (height indicator, ram optic, gauges) and perform microscopic visual checks.

• Adjust housing feed and other settings based on established standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in machine operation, maintenance, or assembly in a manufacturing environment; vocational/technical training a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, procedures, and drawings.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Ability to identify when deviation from established procedures is necessary to ensure optimal results.

• Familiarity with quality and safety standards in a manufacturing setting.

Competencies

• Applies job skills and company policies to complete semi-routine, varied tasks.

• Demonstrates problem-solving ability and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.

• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

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.

Put your skills to work.

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.