Machine Operator

Kelly Services; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Troy, MI is seeking a reliable Machine Operator to operate, set up, and maintain metalworking equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

You will read job specifications, perform setup and minor maintenance, and ensure product quality with zero non-conformances. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety, and collaboration with teammates on a 1st shift schedule (6:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday) with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing and machine operating experience.
• Experience working with metal parts preferred.
• Moderate term of on-the-job training.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to write and complete production reports.
• Reports directly to Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend machines to cut, shape, weld, and bend metal materials
• Monitor machine operation and detect malfunctions
• Position and secure workpieces using manual or mechanical methods
• Align layout marks with die or blade
• Remove jammed pieces from machines safely
• Set machine stops or guides to the specified length
• Perform material and tool changes; complete setup and minor maintenance after training
• Conduct routine machine maintenance and cleaning
• Read job specifications to determine adjustments and material needs
• Inspect and measure workpieces for accuracy, ensuring zero non-conformances
• Review and work according to current job instructions and quality standards
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from finished pieces
• Complete daily production paperwork efficiently
• Maintain housekeeping of the machine and work cell
• Collaborate with team members to maintain productivity
• Assist in training other operators as required

Skills

Machine operation

Metal parts handling

Production reporting

Quality inspection

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday) Possible overtime

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour

Location: Troy, MI

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Machine Operator to operate, set up, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment used in the production of metal products. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to meet fast-paced production requirements.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and tend machines to cut, shape, weld, and bend metal materials

• Monitor machine operation and detect malfunctions

• Position and secure workpieces using manual or mechanical methods

• Align layout marks with die or blade

• Remove jammed pieces from machines safely

• Set machine stops or guides to the specified length

• Perform material and tool changes; complete setup and minor maintenance after training

• Conduct routine machine maintenance and cleaning

• Read job specifications to determine adjustments and material needs

• Inspect and measure workpieces for accuracy, ensuring zero non-conformances

• Review and work according to current job instructions and quality standards

• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from finished pieces

• Complete daily production paperwork efficiently

• Maintain housekeeping of the machine and work cell

• Collaborate with team members to maintain productivity

• Assist in training other operators as required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Exposure to distracting noise levels

• Work in cramped spaces and awkward positions

• Operation of hazardous equipment

• Frequent kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25lbs

• Occasional lifting up to 50lbs

• Use of job-specific PPE (personal protective equipment)

• Flexibility to work weekends or overtime as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing and machine operating experience

• Experience working with metal parts preferred

• Moderate term of on-the-job training

• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions

• Ability to write and complete production reports

• Reports directly to Production Supervisor

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.

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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive 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.