Equipment Operators

Kelly Services

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Transit benefits
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an Equipment Operator I to safely operate simple automated assembly machines for medical devices. The role handles routine production tasks, resolves basic machine faults, and supports quality and run-rate targets.

The position offers a 12-hour rotating shift (6:30 AM–6:30 PM) with pay of $18.00 per hour. Requirements include reading procedures, basic computer skills, a HS diploma or GED, and being at least 18.

Qualifications

  • Read and understand procedures.
  • Basic computer experience including Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • High school diploma, GED, or completion of an employment assessment, as applicable.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

  • Keep the work area and equipment clean.
  • Read and follow work instructions and procedures.
  • Operate equipment safely and in accordance with company standards.
  • Start machines from a powered-off state.
  • Complete work-order setups in electronic batch record, data acquisition, and inventory management systems.
  • Operate machines, jigs, and fixtures to produce quality products at established run rates.
  • Read equipment gauges and dials as required.
  • Interpret machine faults, correct basic issues, and restart equipment.
  • Complete production records and work-order documentation.
  • Inspect or test products to confirm quality.
  • Weigh, count, package, and label finished products.
  • Learn to operate simple machines and demonstrate flexibility in operating multiple machines.

Skills

Read procedures
Basic computer skills
Safety awareness
Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook
Excel
Word

Job description

Equipment Operator I

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Shift: A1, 12-hour rotating shift, 6:30 AM-6:30 PM

Position Summary

The Equipment Operator I safely and efficiently operates simple automated assembly machines used to manufacture medical devices. The role involves routine, repetitive production tasks, responding to basic machine faults, and occasionally aligning stations or fixtures. The operator helps maintain production quality and meet established run rates while following company procedures and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Keep the work area and equipment clean.

  • Read and follow work instructions and procedures.

  • Operate equipment safely and in accordance with company standards.

  • Start machines from a powered-off state.

  • Complete work-order setups in electronic batch record, data acquisition, and inventory management systems.

  • Operate machines, jigs, and fixtures to produce quality products at established run rates.

  • Read equipment gauges and dials as required.

  • Interpret machine faults, correct basic issues, and restart equipment.

  • Complete production records and work-order documentation.

  • Inspect or test products to confirm quality.

  • Weigh, count, package, and label finished products.

  • Learn to operate simple machines and demonstrate flexibility in operating multiple machines.

Simple machines generally have fewer than 10 stations, require limited operator attention, involve press- or torque-fit components, and need minimal station or fixture alignment.

Qualifications

  • Able to read and understand procedures.

  • Basic computer experience preferred, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

  • High school diploma, GED, or completion of an employment assessment, as applicable.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 Affiantative 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.

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