Machine Operator

Kelly Services; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a skilled Machine Operator/Material Handler for Traverse City, MI. The role supports manufacturing teams, ensuring smooth product flow and quality production. Onsite position with 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift, Monday–Friday.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and strong blueprint reading; Lean manufacturing experience is a plus. Temp-to-hire opportunity with extensive on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school training preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Versatile machining background and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and teamwork.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple machines (conventional or CNC) with minimal supervision, handling complex parts.
• Select feeds, speeds, and tooling to ensure product quality.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and improve production efficiencies.
• Ensure required materials and tools are available for operations.
• Participate in Lean Enterprise, Quality, Safety, and Productivity initiatives.
• Operate multiple machines to help reduce labor costs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Machining background

Mechanical aptitude

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training

Job description

Machine Operator – 2nd Shift | Traverse City, MI (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour + $1.00 shift premium

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Kelly Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Material Handler to join our client’s manufacturing team in Traverse City, MI. Our client has more than 85 years of industry expertise, providing high-precision tooling and wear-resistant solutions to the aerospace, energy, and transportation sectors.

Job Summary

As a Machine Operator/Material Handler, you will perform essential functions within manufacturing departments, ensuring consistent product flow and supporting quality production.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup and operate multiple machines (conventional or CNC) with minimal supervision, handling complex parts and setups.

• Select appropriate feeds, speeds, and tooling to ensure product quality.

• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and improving production efficiencies.

• Ensure required materials and tools are available for operations.

• Participate in Lean Enterprise, Quality, Safety, and Productivity initiatives.

• Operate multiple machines to help reduce labor costs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school training preferred.

• Strong blueprint reading skills.

• 3-5 years’ manufacturing experience.

• Versatile machining background and strong mechanical aptitude.

• Commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and teamwork.

• Experience with Lean manufacturing processes is a plus.

Other Important Information

• Extensive training offered (1-week onboarding program).

• Steel toe (or composite) footwear required.

• Safety glasses required (self-provided); ear protection not needed.

• Climate-controlled facility with dust collection systems.

• Structured breaks during assigned shifts.

Benefits

• 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.

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 Affinity 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. 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.