CNC Machine Operators

Kelly Services; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay (up to eight paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring CNC Operators in La Vergne, TN for multiple shifts. This temp-to-hire role requires 2+ years of CNC machining experience and the ability to read blueprints and GD&T.

You will set up and operate 4- and 5-axis machines, inspect parts, and document production data in a climate-controlled facility with safety and quality at the forefront. Pay ranges from $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CNC machining experience in milling, turning, or grinding.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T specifications.
• Knowledge of machining fundamentals, tooling, feeds and speeds, and setup procedures.
• Basic G-code or CNC programming knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC 4- and 5-axis grinding machines.
• Load and unload parts while monitoring machine performance.
• Perform quality inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T specifications, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust programs or tooling as needed.
• Maintain tooling and equipment for optimal performance.
• Document production data and report quality or safety concerns.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining fundamentals

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Haas or similar CNC platforms

Job description

Now Hiring: CNC Operators — Multiple Shifts Available

Location: La Vergne, TN

Pay: $23.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Multiple shifts available

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Join a Precision Manufacturing Team

We are seeking experienced CNC Operators to join a growing manufacturing team in a clean, climate-controlled facility. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals who value precision, quality, safety, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC 4- and 5-axis grinding machines.

• Load and unload parts while monitoring machine performance.

• Perform quality inspections using precision measuring instruments.

• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T specifications, and work instructions.

• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust programs or tooling as needed.

• Maintain tooling and equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Document production data and report quality or safety concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 2 years of CNC machining experience in milling, turning, or grinding.

• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T specifications.

• Knowledge of machining fundamentals, tooling, feeds and speeds, and machine setup procedures.

• Basic G-code or CNC programming knowledge is a plus.

• Experience with Haas or similar CNC platforms preferr

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. 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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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.