CNC Machine Operator | Nights

Kelly Services; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Short-term disability

Job summary

Kelly Services in Dayton, OH is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to join a premier manufacturing client. The role involves operating CNC equipment, performing offsets and tool changes, and ensuring quality in a fast-paced setting.

The night shift offers $20–$24 per hour. Ideal candidates have CNC experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints and follow inspection plans. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience in manufacturing environment (required).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience making machine offsets and tooling adjustments.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Understand shop math and precision measurement techniques.
• Skilled in using inspection equipment and quality systems.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Bring a positive attitude and a desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Preferred: experience with medical device manufacturing or tight-tolerance machining.

Responsibilities

• Operating precision CNC machining equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Performing machine offsets, adjustments, tool changes, and machine startups.
• Troubleshooting machine alarms, tooling issues, and production challenges.
• Monitoring production performance and maintaining quality standards.
• Inspecting parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators, vision systems, height gauges, and other precision tools.
• Reading and following manufacturing routers, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records.
• Collaborating with teammates to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Keeping a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Comparators

Vision systems

Height gauges

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a CNC Machine Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Dayton, OH. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $20-$24 per hour

Shift: Nights

Why you should apply to be a CNC Machine Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for advancement.

• Work in a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

• Join a respected industry leader in precision manufacturing.

• Gain experience with high-quality equipment and processes.

• Be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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

• Operating precision CNC machining equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Performing machine offsets, adjustments, tool changes, and machine startups.

• Troubleshooting machine alarms, tooling issues, and production challenges.

• Monitoring production performance and maintaining quality standards.

• Inspecting parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators, vision systems, height gauges, and other precision tools.

• Reading and following manufacturing routers, inspection plans, and work instructions.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiency.

• Maintaining accurate production and quality records.

• Collaborating with teammates to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.

• Keeping a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment (required).

• Possess strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Are experienced in making machine offsets and tooling adjustments.

• Can read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.

• Understand shop math and precision measurement techniques.

• Are skilled in using inspection equipment and quality systems.

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Can work independently as well as part of a team.

• Bring a positive attitude and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

• (Preferred) Have experience with medical device manufacturing, tight-tolerance machining, or advanced inspection methods.

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.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

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.

• medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

• retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

• 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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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.

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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.