CNC Machine operator

Kelly Services; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Machine Operator to load and run CNC machines, inspect parts, and support a fast-paced production line. The role requires standing 8-10 hours, lifting up to 50 lbs, and collaborating with teammates to meet daily output goals.

Pay is $22.00 per hour on 1st shift and $24.00 per hour on 2nd shift. Shift availability and growth opportunities are highlighted in the opportunity with a recognized industry leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and team collaboration.
• Ability to use basic computer programs.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand 8-10 hours daily.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and cycle CNC machines to produce parts.
• Handle raw and finished parts as part of production.
• Operate a pallet jack for material movement.
• Track hourly production counts on each machine.
• Read part prints and use micrometers, calipers, and gauges for measurement.
• Report to the Production Supervisor and work with the team to meet goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Concentricity gauges

Pallet jack

Job description

Job searching is a lot better with someone in your corner. Hi—enter us, and this job! Kelly® Professional & Industrial is seeking a Machine Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Wood Dale, IL. Sound like something you’re interested in? We’ll be here every step of the way to help you through the process, because we think job searching needs an upgrade (and a sidekick).

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $22.00 per hour 1st shift (5:30am-4pm) $24 per hour for 2nd shift (4pm-2:30am)

Shift: Ability to stand for 8-10 hours /day

Why you should apply to be a CNC Machine Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunity to gain valuable experience in a well-established industry leader.
• Work in a safety-conscious, team-oriented environment.
• Be part of a company supporting the heavy truck, automotive, and other key markets.
• Opportunity to operate advanced CNC machinery and develop technical skills.

What’s a typical day as Machine Operator? You’ll be:

• Loading, unloading, and cycling CNC machines to produce high-quality parts.
• Handling raw and finished parts as part of the production process.
• Operating a pallet jack for material movement.
• Tracking hourly production counts on each machine.
• Reading part prints and utilizing precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and concentricity gauges.
• Reporting to the Production Supervisor and collaborating with a team to meet production goals.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Bring at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Are results-driven with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and have good problem-solving abilities.
• Can use basic computer programs.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8-10 hours per day.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to handle multiple priorities.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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 Affluent 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.