Drill Press Operator

Kelly Services; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Farmington, CT is seeking a Production Operator for a full-time, first-rate manufacturing environment. You will set up, operate, and program drill press area machinery and assist with fabrication tasks while ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced setting.

Entry-level candidates are welcome, with a strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using power tools. You will contribute to a production-driven team, maintain equipment, and document results in the system as part of daily

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcome and encouraged to apply.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable using power tools and working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, equip, operate, and program machines—primarily in the drill press area.
• Assist with various fabrication processes as needed.
• Determine production sequence and provide data feedback in the system.
• Manage tools and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Clean, deburr parts, and prepare/perform painting.
• Inspect workpieces and document inspection results according to drawings and standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Power tools

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Drill press operation

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 Production Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Farmington, CT. 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:

$19.00-$20.00/hr + 15% Differential | Weekly Pay

Shift:

Monday-Friday | 3:30PM-11:00PM | Full-Time

Why you should apply to be a Production Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay options
• Safe, clean, and modern work environment in advanced manufacturing
• Opportunity to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication and smart factory operations
• Join a growing industry leader with a positive workplace culture

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

• Setting up, equipping, operating, and programming machines - primarily in the drill press area
• Assisting with various fabrication processes as needed
• Determining production sequence and providing data feedback in the system
• Managing tools and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Cleaning, deburring parts, and preparing/performing painting
• Inspecting workpieces and documenting inspection results according to drawings and standards

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn - entry-level candidates are welcome!
• Are comfortable using power tools and working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Have excellent attention to detail and can follow instructions and safety protocols
• Are reliable, punctual, and eager to contribute to a team

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telemedicine
• Term life
• Whole life
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness
• A legal plan
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• 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.

Kelley 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.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive 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.

Kelley complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws.

A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.