Production & Assembly Operator - 1st & 3rd Shift

Kelly

Middletown Township (PA)

On-site

USD 57,308,000 - 60,890,000

Full time

20 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay
Medical Dental Vision
401(k) Plan
Onsite Cafeteria
Attendance bonuses
Career growth

Job summary

Kelly is hiring a Production & Assembly Operator for 1st and 3rd shift in Middletown, PA. The role involves assembling, testing, and preparing cable and wire products used in electrical and industrial applications, with a focus on quality and teamwork.

You will operate production equipment, follow detailed instructions, and contribute to a safe, efficient work environment. This full-time position offers weekly pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401(k) plan, onsite cafeteria and gym,

Qualifications

  • Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, or machine operation experience.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to work with small components.
  • Experience using hand tools, production equipment, or measuring devices.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • The ability to follow written instructions and learn new processes.
  • A dependable work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Cutting, stripping, and preparing wires and cables for assembly.
  • Crimping wires, terminals, and connectors using hand tools or equipment.
  • Assembling cable, wire, and electrical components according to instructions.
  • Operating production equipment and assisting with cable molding processes.
  • Performing basic electrical testing to ensure proper connections and functionality.
  • Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Working with small parts, hand tools, and measuring equipment.
  • Following detailed work instructions and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.
  • Working alongside your team to meet production and quality goals.

Skills

Manufacturing experience
Hand-eye coordination
Hand tools / equipment
Attention to detail
Follow instructions
Willingness to learn

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

NOW HIRING!

Production & Assembly Operator – 1st & 3rd Shift

Location: Middletown, PA

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $21.25 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple Shifts Available

  • 1st Shift: Monday – Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday | 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Enjoy Hands-On Work? Have an Eye for Detail? We Want YOU!

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, assembling components, or figuring out how things fit together? This is a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a manufacturing environment where precision, quality, and teamwork matter.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Production Operator, you'll help assemble, prepare, and test cable and wire products used in electrical and industrial applications.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include
  • Cutting, stripping, and preparing wires and cables for assembly.
  • Crimping wires, terminals, and connectors using hand tools or equipment.
  • Assembling cable, wire, and electrical components according to instructions.
  • Operating production equipment and assisting with cable molding processes.
  • Performing basic electrical testing to ensure proper connections and functionality.
  • Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Working with small parts, hand tools, and measuring equipment.
  • Following detailed work instructions and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.
  • Working alongside your team to meet production and quality goals.
What We're Looking For
  • Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, or machine operation experience.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to work with small components.
  • Experience using hand tools, production equipment, or measuring devices.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • The ability to follow written instructions and learn new processes.
  • A dependable work ethic and a willingness to learn.
Why You'll Want to Work Here
  • Weekly Pay
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k): Retirement savings opportunities.
  • Onsite Perks: Cafeteria and gym available at the facility.
  • Attendance Bonus Opportunities: Additional earning potential for eligible employees.
  • Career Growth: Develop hands-on technical skills that can help you advance in manufacturing.

If you've worked as an Assembly Operator, Production Associate, Cable Assembler, Wire Harness Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Machine Operator, or in another hands-on manufacturing role, this opportunity could be a great match for your skills!

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.

Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly®. You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

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.

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.

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