Assistant Machine Operator

Kelly; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Professional & Industrial is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator for a long-time print manufacturing client in Plymouth, MN. The role involves assisting with setups, quality checks, and packaging, with a 2nd shift schedule and 36-hour weeks.

You’ll train on first shift for 2-3 weeks and have a path from temporary to potential hire, with comprehensive benefits upon permanent hire. The starting pay is $24.00 per hour, with growth opportunities as you learn the role.

Qualifications

• Have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Related work experience.
• Be able to regularly lift 25-50 pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Simple mathematic skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operator with set-ups and gather components.
• Perform quality checks and packaging tasks.
• Assist with light maintenance.
• Operate the machine in the operator's absence.
• Read job tickets/BOM to ensure correct components.
• Inspect/measure product to verify specifications.

Skills

Read instructions

Basic math

Related work experience

Lift 25-50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kelly® Professional & Industrial is looking for an Assistant Machine Operator to join our long-time print manufacturing client in Plymouth, MN. If you’re ready to make a change, we’re ready to help.

Why you should apply to be an Assistant Machine Operator:

• Pay starting at $24.00/hour, with increases based on training and growth in the role.
• 2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM. This is a full-time position, Monday-Thursday, 36-hour weeks.
• Train on first shift for 2-3 weeks on a 6AM-3:30PM schedule.
• Temporary to possible hire opportunity, with potential for growth into higher-level machine operation roles.
• Comprehensive benefits plan upon permanent hire

Job Summary:

Assists machine operator by performing the following duties. Help operator with set-ups, gather components, quality checks, hang rolls and packaging. Assist with light maintenance. Operates machine in absence of operator.

What a typical day as an Assistant Machine Operator looks like:

• Assists operator in monitoring operation of equipment to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Assists operation Analyzing, identifying and correcting problems using appropriate tools and resources.
• Ensures finished goods meet or exceed specifications.
• Assists operator in ensuring equipment is properly maintained.
• Take direction from operator.
• Read job ticket/BOM to ensure correct components are gathered.
• Inspect/measure product to verify specifications are met using quality tools.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Related work experience
• Be able to regularly lift 25-50 pounds
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Simple mathematic skills

What Happens Next

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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. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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