Machine operator

Kelly Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety-focused environment

Employee development

State-of-the-art CNC machinery

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Machine Operator in Northbrook, IL to operate CNC machines and support the production of precision parts on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. You will set up equipment, follow established methods, and maintain quality and safety standards throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include recording time and production data, keeping the work area clean, and contributing to a safe, organized manufacturing environment. Experience with CNC manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines preferred but not required.
• Commitment to high quality and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce precision parts under supervision.
• Set up and operate equipment including mass finishing processes.
• Record time and keep production records accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Record-keeping

Shift flexibility

Tools

CNC machines

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® team as a Machine Operator to work at a premier manufacturing leader in Northbrook, IL. We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We’ll help you get where you want to be.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:

1st Shift: $19/hr

2nd Shift: $19.50/hr

3rd Shift: $20.90/hr

Pay may be higher with experience.

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Positions Available

Why you should apply to be Machine Operator:

• Competitive pay rates with opportunities for higher earnings based on experience
• Work in a clean, organized, and safety-focused environment
• Join a reputable industry leader with a strong commitment to employee development
• Gain valuable experience operating state-of-the-art CNC machinery

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

• Operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines to produce precision machine parts under supervision
• Setting up and operating various types of equipment, including mass finishing equipment such as electropolish, sand blasters, tumbling, and degreasing machines
• Performing repetitive bench operations on small mechanical units or components using hand tools, assembly jigs, and fixtures
• Following established methods for assembly, diagnostics, and finishing tasks
• Maintaining quality and safety standards throughout each shift
• Accurately recording time and keeping detailed production records
• Ensuring cleanliness and organization in your work area

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have previous experience operating CNC machines (preferred but not required)
• Are committed to maintaining high quality and safety standards
• Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Are able to accurately keep records and follow instructions
• Are available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as needed
• Are eager to learn and develop proficiency in various manufacturing and production activities

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.