Precision Machine Operator – Growth, Quality & Lean

Kelly Services; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services in Newton, MA seeks Assembly Specialists to join a premier manufacturing client. Move parts through light machining processes and contribute to quality and safety on the 6:00 am – 2:30 pm shift, with pay at $25 per hour.

You will load/unload, set up machines, inspect parts, record data, and support lean initiatives while collaborating with supervisors and maintenance teams. Kelly offers medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid holidays, transit benefits, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating light machining equipment and performing routine setups.
• Skilled in loading/unloading materials and basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read work instructions and inspect parts using measuring tools.
• Accurate data recording and reporting of production and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate light machining equipment such as drill presses, bench lathes, manual milling machines, tapping machines, deburring tools, and other production equipment.
• Load and unload parts and materials into machines.
• Perform routine machine setups and tooling changes following established procedures.
• Read and interpret work instructions
• Inspect finished parts using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and visual inspection methods.
• Record production and quality data accurately.
• Identify and report machine malfunctions, quality concerns, or safety issues.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic preventive maintenance tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, quality technicians, and team members to achieve production goals.

Skills

Machining experience

Load/unload materials

Read work instructions

Data recording

Tools

Machining equipment (drill presses, lathes)

Job description

Kelly Services in Newton, MA seeks Assembly Specialists to join a premier manufacturing client. Move parts through light machining processes and contribute to quality and safety on the 6:00 am – 2:30 pm shift, with pay at $25 per hour.

You will load/unload, set up machines, inspect parts, record data, and support lean initiatives while collaborating with supervisors and maintenance teams. Kelly offers medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid holidays, transit benefits, and opportunities