Machine Operator - Panel Line 3rd Shift

Kelly Services; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Machine Operator for the panel line on a 3rd shift in Gary, Indiana. The role is wage-paid at $18/hour with ASAP start and temp-to-hire potential. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM, with training and transition to the midnight shift as needed.

Candidate will set up and run panel line machines, monitor safety and quality, and document production metrics. Prior light industrial experience is preferred; candidates must pass PPE requirements and on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6–12 months light industrial/machine operator experience.
• Able to use small hand tools and simple machine controls.
• Strong listening, organizational planning, safety, teamwork, time management, and quick learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate panel line machines per specs.
• Monitor gauges, meters, and controls for safety and quality.
• Respond quickly to malfunctions to maintain flow.
• Check product quality with measuring tools and document waste.
• Record issues and keep a clean 6S workspace.
• Collaborate with team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Perform any additional duties as required.

Skills

Machine operation

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Small hand tools

Job description

Machine Operator – Panel Line | 3rd Shift
Pay Rate: $18/Hr.| Start: ASAP | Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: M–F, 10 PM–6:30 AM

Duties/Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate panel line machines per customer specifications and work orders
• Monitor machine operation, gauges, meters, and controls for safety, quality, and uniformity
• Quickly respond to equipment malfunctions and maintain production flow
• Check product quality using measuring tape, calipers, gauges; complete paperwork on waste, downtime, maintenance, efficiency
• Record problems related to products and processes; maintain a clean work area (6S process)
• Collaborate as part of a team; follow instructions from Production Supervisor/Team Leader
• Perform additional duties as required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 6–12 months light industrial/machine operator experience
• Able to use small hand tools and simple machine controls
• Strong listening, organizational planning, safety, teamwork, time management, and quick learning skills

Preferred Experience/Certifications

• Experience in light industrial/manufacturing environments
• PPE: Steel-toed boots required; other PPE provided on site
• ADA accommodations available
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred for midnight training; otherwise, train on days before moving to midnight shift.

Shift Details

• Training based on language skills (Spanish/English flexibility for shift training)

Why Kelly?

Weekly pay, quick onboarding, temp-to-hire potential,