Machine Operator - Production

Kelly; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and sick leave

Transit benefits

Job summary

Kelly in South Windsor, CT seeks a Machine Operator I to operate high-speed, automated equipment and support production workflows. The role requires reading production orders, assembling printed materials, and ensuring quality while performing basic maintenance.

The position offers a stable shift with overtime, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to develop technical skills in a premier manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment.
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality standards.
• Ability to interpret production orders and follow instructions.
• Willingness to work the designated shift including overtime.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed insertion equipment to insert statements and client output.
• Interpret production orders to determine job requirements before printing.
• Maintain quality of finished products and perform preventative maintenance.
• Assemble printed materials into final products and distribute them.
• Set up and operate automated, computer-controlled machinery for various tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Overtime availability

Reading production orders

Operational flexibility

Tools

Automated machinery

High-speed insertion equipment

Maintenance basics

Job description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Machine Operator I to work at a premier manufacturing client in South Windsor, CT. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.50/hr | Weekly Pay

Shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday w/ rotating Saturday | 6:00PM - 6:00AM + mandatory overtime

Why You Should Apply To Be Machine Operator I

• Competitive pay rate of $19.50/hr
• Work with a leading organization in the manufacturing industry
• Opportunity to develop and expand your skills operating high-speed, automated equipment
• Safe and supportive work environment with ongoing training

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

• Operating high-speed insertion equipment to insert statements and client output
• Interpreting production orders to determine job requirements before executing printed output
• Maintaining the quality of finished products and performing preventative maintenance and authorized repairs
• Assembling printed materials into final products and distributing them to designated locations
• Setting up and operating automated, computer-controlled machinery for tasks such as cutting, bursting, binding, folding, inserting, labeling, stitching, and trimming

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Have prior experience operating automated manufacturing equipment (preferred)
• Are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining quality standards
• Can interpret production orders and follow instructions accurately
• Are able to work the designated shift, including mandatory overtime
• Possess mechanical aptitude and are comfortable performing maintenance and minor repairs

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.

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