Assembly Technician

Kelly Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Assembly Technician in Indianapolis, IN to assemble, test, troubleshoot, inspect, and package electromechanical products. The role requires reading engineering drawings, following detailed instructions, and maintaining accurate quality records.

1st shift, M-F, 7:30am-4pm, pay rate $21 per hour. Responsibilities include reading drawings, assembling subassemblies, performing electrical testing, using precision tools, and ensuring compliance with specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year experience in assembly, quality control, or related field.
• Ability to read schematics, work instructions, BOMs, and technical docs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft products/WMS.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow drawings, schematics, BOMs, process instructions, and standing instructions.
• Assemble electromechanical products and subassemblies according to procedures.
• Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, and parameter calculations on finished products.
• Use hand tools, power tools, micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, multimeters, HiPot testers, and other standard assembly equipment.
• Inspect incoming parts for dimensional and visual compliance with drawings.
• Identify, document, and control nonconforming materials.

Skills

Reading schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

HiPot tester

Multimeter

Job description

Assembly Technician

Position Summary

The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and packaging electromechanical products and subassemblies. This position requires the ability to read engineering drawings and schematics, follow detailed work instructions, use precision measuring and testing equipment, and maintain accurate quality and inventory documentation.

Work Schedule

1st shift M-F 7:30am-4pm

Pay Rate $21

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Key Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, process instructions, and standing instructions.

• Assemble electromechanical products and subassemblies according to established procedures.

• Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, and parameter calculations on finished products.

• Use hand tools, power tools, micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, multimeters, HiPot testers, and other standard assembly equipment.

• Cut and prepare wire and complete unpacking, repacking, and packaging activities as needed.

• Inspect incoming parts for dimensional, geometric, tolerance, and visual compliance with drawing specifications.

• Identify, document, and control nonconforming materials.

• Verify product quantities and shipping items against work orders.

• Pack completed products accurately and safely for shipment.

• Receive materials from vendors, customers, and other warehouses accurately and promptly.

• Assist with inventory management and material handling activities.

• Maintain quality records and support ISO certification requirements, document control, audits, and annual ISO training.

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments to meet customer requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• At least one year of experience in assembly, quality control, inventory management, or a related field.

• Ability to read and understand schematics, work instructions, bills of material, and technical documentation.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft products and warehouse management systems.

• Strong mathematical and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to solve practical problems and work with limited standardization.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers and support customer requirements.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electromechanical assembly experience.

• Technical school or other relevant technical training.

• Warehouse, packaging, material handling, or inventory experience.

• Experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT), forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar equipment.

Work Environment

• May occasionally involve exposure to electrical hazards and the risk of electrical shock.

• May occasionally require working with potentially dangerous equipment.

• Travel to offsite locations is not required.

• Noise, heat, and cold exposure are not expected to be regular conditions of this position.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Walk and move throughout the work area frequently or continuously.

• Sit occasionally.

• Use hands and fingers frequently to handle tools, materials, products, computers, and other equipment.

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.

• Climb or balance occasionally, including when using ladders, forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment.

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and detect potentially hazardous conditions.

• Frequently lift, carry, or handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• Work boots are 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. 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.

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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.