Finishing Operator

Kelly Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Finishing Operator I in Worcester, MA to support high-volume production by setting up and operating finishing equipment and using hand tools to prepare manufactured products. You will work from clear work orders, monitor equipment, and help ensure finished products meet quality expectations.

The role involves operating sandblasters, speed testers, and balancers, selecting tooling, loading/unloading materials, and recording processing information.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow clear work orders and instructions.
• Ability to monitor equipment and ensure product quality.
• Attention to safety while operating finishing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate finishing equipment, including sandblasters, speed testers, and balancers.
• Select tooling and make basic equipment adjustments using hand or power tools.
• Load and unload materials manually or with hoists.
• Perform finishing work such as grinding, cutting to dimensions, dressing, speed testing, sandblasting, trimming, scraping, shaping, and deburring.
• Monitor machine operation, identify issues, and make necessary adjustments.
• Move materials or parts to designated work areas using moving devices when applicable.
• Record product and processing information on forms or in computer systems.
• Follow work orders and instructions from supervisors or Finishing Operator II team members.

Tools

Finishing equipment

Hand tools

Sandblasters

Speed testers

Balancers

Job description

Finishing Operator

Location: Worcester, MA

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Additional Note: Math assessment required

About the role

We're seeking a Finishing Operator I to support high-volume production by setting up and operating finishing equipment and using hand tools to prepare manufactured products. You'll work from clear work orders and instructions, monitor equipment, and help ensure finished products meet quality expectations.

What you’ll do

• Set up and operate finishing equipment, including sandblasters, speed testers, and balancers.
• Select tooling and make basic equipment adjustments using hand or power tools.
• Load and unload materials manually or with hoists.
• Perform finishing work such as grinding, cutting to dimensions, dressing, speed testing, sandblasting, trimming, scraping, shaping, and deburring.
• Monitor machine operation, identify issues, and make necessary adjustments.
• Move materials or parts to designated work areas using moving devices when applicable.
• Record product and processing information on forms or in computer systems.
• Follow work orders and instructions from supervisors or Finishing Operator II team members.

What you’ll work with

Products may include abrasive wheels, abrasive segments, ceramic finishes, and kiln furniture.

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 affirmative 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.