Automated Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Kelly; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Onsite cafeteria & gym

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Automated Machine Operator for our Middletown, PA manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor automated production equipment, perform quality checks, and keep production running safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role requires basic mechanical aptitude; machine operating experience is preferred but willing learners are encouraged to apply. You’ll set up and adjust machines, load materials, monitor performance, and document results.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operation or automated equipment experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, CNC, production, or mechanical experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions and production procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated manufacturing equipment
• Set up and adjust machines based on production requirements
• Load materials and components into equipment
• Monitor machine performance and finished product quality
• Perform routine inspections and quality checks
• Make basic machine adjustments when needed
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues
• Maintain accurate production and quality records
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures
• Work independently while also supporting your team

Skills

Machine operation experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Follow work instructions

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Stand for long periods

Job description

Automated Machine Operator

Location: Middletown, PA

Pay: $20.00/hour

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Are you mechanically inclined and comfortable working with automated equipment? We're looking for a dependable Automated Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team in Middletown, PA. In this hands‑on role, you'll operate and monitor automated production equipment, perform quality checks, make basic machine adjustments, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

Machine operating experience is preferred, but candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply!

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor automated manufacturing equipment
• Set up and adjust machines based on production requirements
• Load materials and components into equipment
• Monitor machine performance and finished product quality
• Perform routine inspections and quality checks
• Make basic machine adjustments when needed
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues
• Maintain accurate production and quality records
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures
• Work independently while also supporting your team

What We’re Looking For

• Previous machine operation or automated equipment experience preferred
• Manufacturing, CNC, production, or mechanical experience is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to follow work instructions and production procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to qualityDependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Willingness to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Onsite cafeteria and gym
• Attendance bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your manufacturing career

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.

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