Industrial Parts Washer

Kelly Services; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary-to-hire potential

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a dependable Assembly Parts Washer in West Chicago, IL on 1st Shift (7:00 AM–3:00 PM). This temporary-to-hire role involves cleaning, organizing, and preparing aluminum and steel parts for assembly, with responsibilities including operating parts-washing equipment and supporting the Assembly team.

Responsibilities include loading parts, monitoring 15-minute wash cycles, unloading and organizing for assembly, and assisting with basic assembly tasks when washer duties are

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear protective gloves while handling parts.
• Willingness to learn basic assembly tasks and tool usage.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial parts-washing equipment.
• Load aluminum or steel hubs and other components into the washing machine.
• Monitor wash cycles, which run approximately 15 minutes.
• Unload cleaned parts and prepare them for assembly.
• Pair and kit parts together according to production orders.
• Organize parts and set up tables for the Assembly team.
• Process urgent orders daily and help reduce production backlogs.
• Keep worktables clear and maintain an organized work area.
• Assist with basic assembly tasks when washer duties are complete.
• Use basic hand tools, such as screwdrivers, on the Assembly line as needed.
• Follow all safety and production procedures.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Lift up to 50 lbs

Basic assembly tasks

Job description

Assembly Parts Washer

Location: West Chicago, Illinois — Far Western Suburbs

Shift: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Pay Rate: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Temporary-to-Hire Opportunity

We are seeking a dependable Assembly Parts Washer to clean, organize, and prepare aluminum and steel parts for assembly. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, stays organized, and can maintain a steady pace in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial parts-washing equipment.

• Load aluminum or steel hubs and other components into the washing machine.

• Monitor wash cycles, which run approximately 15 minutes.

• Unload cleaned parts and prepare them for assembly.

• Pair and kit parts together according to production orders.

• Organize parts and set up tables for the Assembly team.

• Process urgent orders daily and help reduce production backlogs.

• Keep worktables clear and maintain an organized work area.

• Assist with basic assembly tasks when washer duties are complete.

• Use basic hand tools, such as screwdrivers, on the Assembly line as needed.

• Follow all safety and production procedures.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to wear protective gloves while handling parts.

• Willingness to learn basic assembly tasks and tool usage.

• Manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, or machine‑operation experience is helpful but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Parts are cleaned in a heated bath operating at approximately 150°F.

• Protective gloves are provided and required.

• The cleaning detergent is non‑toxic, used at approximately a 5% concentration, and is not acidic.

• The position requires standing, loading, unloading, and repetitive handling of parts.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion .

Performance Expectations

The primary goal is to complete urgent orders each day and steadily eliminate the existing backlog. Processing approximately three wash cycles per hour is considered excellent, but employees can succeed at a lower rate while maintaining quality, safety, and consistent progress.

Why Apply?

• $23.00 per hour., based on experience

• Stable 1st-shift schedule.

• Temporary-to-hire potential.

• Hands‑on manufacturing experience.

• Opportunity to support both parts preparation and assembly operations.

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.

Why Kelly ?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

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.

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.