Machinist

Kelly Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Holiday pay and service bonus

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Worcester, MA is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools to grind, fit, and assemble parts per work orders. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tools, and verifying tolerances with precision instruments.

You will work with metals and composites, using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools to ensure part accuracy. The position runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; blueprint reading helpful.
• Technical training or apprenticeship preferred; on‑the‑job machining accepted.
• Ability to read blueprints, specs, and CAD/CAM drawings.
• NIMS or similar machining certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate lathes, mills, grinders and other machining equipment.
• Perform grinding operations and make straightforward adjustments.
• Select cutting tools, feeds, and speeds per material.
• Work with steel, aluminum, alloys, resins, ceramics, composites.
• Read blueprints and verify dimensions with instruments.
• Check dimensions and tolerances throughout machining.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

CNC machine operation

Manual machining

Math & geometry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade-school cert / apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Lathes

Vertical mills

Grinders

Micrometers

Job description

Machinist

Location: Worcester, MA

Pay: $26.51 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Position Overview

Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools to grind, fit, and assemble parts according to work orders and preprogrammed requirements. This role works with a range of metals and composite materials, selects appropriate cutting tools and machine settings, and uses precision measuring instruments to ensure finished parts meet specified dimensions and tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machining equipment such as lathes, metal‑cutting saws, vertical mills, and grinders, along with hand and power tools.
• Perform grinding operations and make straightforward, repetitive adjustments to machine components.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, machine feeds, and speeds based on the material and job requirements.
• Work with materials such as steel, aluminum, alloys, resin, ceramics, and other composites.
• Use standard machine attachments, including rotary tables, magnetic chucks, and milling attachments.
• Set up, use, and maintain calibrated measuring tools and instruments, such as micrometers, verniers, gauges, indicators, and scales.
• Read and interpret blueprints, program readouts, work orders, and technical directives to identify materials, tools, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Make manual cutter‑compensation adjustments as needed to meet size and tolerance requirements.
• Check the accuracy of dimensions and finished work throughout the machining process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, blueprint reading, or metalworking is helpful.
• Technical training, a trade‑school certificate, an associate degree, an apprenticeship, or equivalent on‑the‑job machining experience is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical specifications, and CAD/CAM drawings or models.
• Knowledge of CNC machine setup and operation, including mills, lathes, or grinders.
• Skilled in precision measurement using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Strong practical math and geometry skills, attention to detail, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand and operate equipment for extended periods.
• NIMS or similar machining certifications are a plus.

Benefits

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.

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 Affluent 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.