Machine Operator

Kelly Services; Kirkville (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Machine Operator in Kirkville, NY to support premier manufacturing client operations. The role offers a steady full-time schedule with a starting pay of $18.00 per hour and a daytime shift from Monday to Thursday, 6am to 4:30pm.

You will load materials, monitor equipment, inspect parts, log data, maintain tools, and follow strict safety policies while contributing to a clean, safe work environment and reliable production.

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Possess short-term trade schooling or on-the-job training
• Are exposed to factory environments and eager to learn machine operations
• Can lift up to 35 lbs frequently and occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Are comfortable with continual standing, walking, bending, stooping, and repetitive motion
• Can read and understand blueprints and inspection plans
• Are able to use precision measuring gauges (micrometers, calipers) and hand tools
• Are able to use computers for production data entry
• Are committed to following safety policies including PPE, lockout/tag out, fire response, ergonomics, and proper lifting

Responsibilities

• Loading production equipment with raw materials and ensuring proper feed mechanism operation
• Monitoring machine operation and reporting any irregularities to experienced operators or supervisors
• Verifying part quality by measuring parts according to inspection plans and entering SPC data
• Alerting Quality Control or supervisors about any concerns regarding part quality
• Maintaining and lubricating machine tools and equipment as needed
• Completing all required paperwork including routing cards, tool change logs, and count sheets
• Properly identifying parts and entering production data into information systems
• Moving parts to proper locations after machining and verifying quality
• Communicating essential information for smooth shift transitions
• Performing minor tool adjustments/changes as necessary to maintain part quality
• Maintaining a neat and orderly work area and performing daily safety inspections

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Data entry

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade schooling / on-the-job training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

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 Machine Operator to work at a Premier Manufacturing Client in Kirkville, NY. 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: $18.00 per hour

Shift: M-Thur 6am-4:30pm

Why you should apply to be Machine Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunity for growth

• Safe, clean, and organized workplace with strong safety protocols

• Join a leading manufacturing team known for quality and reliability

• Work full-time hours with a steady schedule

• Supportive management and on-the-job training available

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

• Loading production equipment with raw materials and ensuring proper feed mechanism operation

• Monitoring machine operation and reporting any irregularities to experienced operators or supervisors

• Verifying part quality by measuring parts according to inspection plans and entering SPC data

• Alerting Quality Control or supervisors about any concerns regarding part quality

• Maintaining and lubricating machine tools and equipment as needed

• Completing all required paperwork including routing cards, tool change logs, and count sheets

• Properly identifying parts and entering production data into information systems

• Moving parts to proper locations after machining and verifying quality

• Communicating essential information for smooth shift transitions

• Performing minor tool adjustments/changes as necessary to maintain part quality

• Maintaining a neat and orderly work area and performing daily safety inspections

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or GED

• Possess short-term trade schooling or on-the-job training

• Are exposed to factory environments and eager to learn machine operations

• Can lift up to 35 lbs frequently and occasionally up to 50 lbs

• Are comfortable with continual standing, walking, bending, stooping, and repetitive motion

• Can read and understand blueprints and inspection plans

• Are able to use precision measuring gauges (micrometers, calipers) and hand tools

• Are able to use computers for production data entry

• Are committed to following safety policies including PPE, lockout/tag out, fire response, ergonomics, and proper lifting

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. 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.

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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.