Production Associate

Kelly Services; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paystubs

Paid training

Long-term employment potential

Onsite Talent Advisor

Clean, safe facility

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Kelly Services in Michigan is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support automotive manufacturing. You will operate machinery, inspect components with gauges and micrometers, and help with changeovers while maintaining safe, clean work areas.

Shifts available (1st/2nd/3rd) with pay at $16.50/hr. Training, potential for long-term hire, and benefits are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Can read and write in English with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable standing for up to 8 hours per shift and lifting 6–8 lbs continuously (10–15 lbs occasionally).
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Prefers high school diploma or equivalent and manufacturing/assembly experience or knowledge of quality inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate assembly and production machinery for automotive components.
• Load and unload small parts (6–8 lbs).
• Assemble components into machined valve bodies.
• Perform visual and quality inspections using gauges, micrometers, and measuring tools.
• Reset machine faults and assist with changeovers.
• Track counts, lot control, and quality data.
• Pack parts into dunnage and move materials with pallet jacks.
• Keep work areas clean and safe following procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading and writing English

Hand-eye coordination

Repetitive motion tolerance

Standing for long periods

Lifting 6–8 lbs

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gauges

Micrometers

Measuring tools

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 Quality Control Inspector to work at a premier automotive manufacturing organization in Fenton, MI. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $16.50/hr.

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift, Standing up to 8 hours per shift

Why you should apply to be Quality Control Inspector:

• Competitive pay rates and weekly, electronic paystubs
• Paid training and paid orientation to help you get started right
• Potential for long-term employment and hire-on opportunities
• Supportive team environment with onsite Talent Advisor assistance
• Clean, safety-focused facility dedicated to quality and teamwork
• Referral bonuses available for bringing friends and family

What’s a typical day as Quality Control Inspector? You’ll be:

• Operating assembly and production machinery for automotive components
• Loading and unloading small automotive parts (6–8 lbs.)
• Assembling components into machined valve bodies
• Performing visual and quality inspections using gauges, micrometers, and measuring tools
• Resetting machine faults and assisting with changeovers
• Tracking counts, lot control, and quality data
• Packing parts into dunnage and moving materials using pallet jacks
• Keeping work areas clean and safe, following all safety, quality, and production procedures

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Can read and write in English and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Possess good hand-eye coordination and are comfortable with repetitive motion, standing, bending, and lifting
• Are able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Are comfortable standing up to 8 hours per shift and lifting 6–8 lbs. continuously (10–15 lbs. occasionally)
• Are able to wear safety shoes, ESD straps, and protective equipment while working safely around machinery
• (Preferred, not required): Have a high school diploma or equivalent, manufacturing or assembly experience, basic computer skills, or experience with quality inspection, SPC, or lot control

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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

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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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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi… 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.