Machinist

Kelly Services; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is hiring a Machinist in LaVergne, TN to maintain and repair press dies and tooling fixtures using CNC lathes, grinders, EDM equipment. You will interpret blueprints, follow safety protocols, and ensure uptime on production lines.

The role offers hands-on training, a clean, climate-controlled environment, and room for growth in advanced manufacturing. Shift options exist with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; technical degree preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn and grow in precision manufacturing
• Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 33 lbs
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics for repairs
• Attention to safety and Lock Out Tag Out procedures

Responsibilities

• Performing repairs, reconditioning, and routine maintenance on press dies and tooling fixtures according to blueprints and schematics
• Operating computer-controlled lathes, grinders, polishers, and EDM machines to resurface and repair fixtures
• Prioritizing repairs to maximize production uptime and meet delivery deadlines
• Coordinating with supervisors to ensure tooling availability and departmental goals are met
• Organizing outsourced repairs and adhering strictly to safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out protocols

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

CNC machinery

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Optical comparators

Measuring instruments

EDM machines

Lathes

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Machinist to work at a premier manufacturing client in LaVergne, TN. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $23.00 - 31.00/hr depending on experience and shift

Shift: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm or 11am-7am depending on shift time, standing for the majority of an 8-hour shift with two breaks - 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts

Why you should apply to be Machinist:

• Competitive hourly pay and reliable weekday schedule
• Work in a clean, climate-controlled, and safety-focused environment
• Hands-on training and mentoring from experienced supervisors
• Opportunity to launch your career in advanced industrial technology
• Supportive team culture with room for growth and advancement

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

• Performing repairs, reconditioning, and routine maintenance on press dies and tooling fixtures according to blueprints and schematics
• Operating computer-controlled lathes, grinders, polishers, and EDM machines to resurface and repair fixtures
• Prioritizing repairs to maximize production uptime and meet delivery deadlines
• Coordinating with supervisors to ensure tooling availability and departmental goals are met
• Organizing outsourced repairs and adhering strictly to safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out protocols

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School diploma or GED (technical degree preferred but not required)
• Are eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills in precision manufacturing
• Are comfortable standing for most of your shift and occasionally lifting up to 33 lbs
• Pay close attention to detail and are committed to workplace safety
• Can apply basic mathematical knowledge, including trigonometry, to troubleshoot and repair tooling issues
• Are able to use blueprints, schematics, scopes, optical comparators, and precision measuring devices for repairs and inspections

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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 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 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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­ective 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.

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.