CNC Operator

Kelly Services; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Referral bonuses

Temp-to-hire

Career guidance

Long-term placement

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a CNC Operator for a temp-to-perm role in Farmington, CT. The position runs Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, with a pay range of $23.00–$30.00 per hour and a 15% shift differential.

The role offers a full benefits package, weekly direct deposit, and strong opportunities for long-term placement. You will set up and operate CNC machines for tooling production, interpret blueprints, edit CNC programs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high quality using precision tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC machining experience (turning, milling, grinding or EDM).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read blueprints and technical documentation.
• Experience editing CNC programs and adjusting machine settings.
• Skilled with precision measuring tools and quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines for tooling production.
• Interpret routings, work instructions, and blueprints to complete production orders.
• Create and edit CNC programs for speeds and feeds specific to tooling production.
• Troubleshoot and correct process-related issues as they arise.
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure quality results.
• Support and initiate development of tooling production processes and methods.
• Perform daily/weekly 5S and TPM tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures and training.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Precision measurement

Mechanical aptitude

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

CNC Operator - Temp to Perm

Location: Farmington, CT

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 3:30PM–12:00AM | Full-Time

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $23.00-$30.00/hr (+15% Shift Differential)

FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Why you should apply to be a CNC Machine Operator - Tooling:

• Competitive pay rate with shift differential for 2nd shift

• Work in a precision manufacturing environment focused on high-quality tooling production

• Weekly pay via direct deposit

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays, referral bonuses, and stable full-time schedules

• Opportunities for long-term placement and temp-to-hire roles

• Supportive onboarding and ongoing career guidance from Kelly recruiters

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

• Setting up and operating CNC machines for tooling production, including punches, strippers, and dies

• Interpreting routings, work instructions, and blueprints to complete production orders

• Creating and editing CNC programs for speeds and feeds specific to tooling production

• Troubleshooting and correcting process-related issues as they arise

• Using precision measuring tools to ensure quality results

• Supporting and initiating development of tooling production processes and methods

• Performing daily/weekly workplace organization tasks (5S) and operator maintenance tasks (TPM)

• Following all safety procedures and staying current with assigned safety training

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ CNC machining experience, particularly in turning, milling, grinding, or EDM

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

• Are proficient in reading blueprints and technical documentation

• Demonstrate experience in editing CNC programs and adjusting machine settings

• Are skilled with precision measuring tools and quality inspection

• Exhibit strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Great opportunity with long-term stability

• Competitive compensation (based on experience)

• Full benefits package

• Advanced, high-tech manufacturing environment

• Strong focus on training, safety, and continuous improvement

• Opportunity to grow with a global industry leader

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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.