Production Associate

Kelly Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Production Technician I for a premier manufacturing client. You will set up and operate mass finishing equipment, perform bench assembly, laser etching, and routine quality checks while following safety guidelines.

This second-shift role offers hands-on manufacturing experience and opportunities to grow within a supportive team. Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred; previous manufacturing experience is a plus but not

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness to learn various manufacturing processes and safety rules.
• Detail-oriented with ability to detect defects.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mass finishing equipment and related processes.
• Perform bench assembly and diagnostic tasks on small mechanical units.
• Conduct laser etching and identification operations on parts.
• Execute heat treating operations and document results.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and logs via computer systems.

Skills

Mass finishing equipment

Bench assembly

Laser etching

Quality standards

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Laser etching equipment

Ultrasonic equipment

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Production Technician I to work at a premier manufacturing client in Northbrook, IL. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $18.50/hour

Shift: 2nd shift, 2 pm - 10:30 pm

Why you should apply to be Production Technician I:

• Competitive pay rate of $18.50 per hour

• Opportunity to work with a reputable industry leader in manufacturing

• Gain valuable experience in a variety of production and manufacturing activities

• Safe, supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on quality and productivity

What’s a typical day as Production Technician I? You’ll be:

• Setting up and operating various types of automatic and semi-automatic mass finishing equipment (e.g., Electropolish, harperizing, sand blasters, tumbling, degreasing)

• Performing highly repetitive bench assembly and diagnostic operations on small mechanical units or components, using hand tools, assembly jigs, and fixtures

• Conducting laser etching and identification operations on instruments, cassettes, handles, and machine parts

• Executing repetitive heat treating operations, including Rockwell hardness tests and documentation

• Performing functions in the Ultrasonic cell

• Buffing, polishing, and grinding workpieces to maintain contour, edges, and dimensions

• Operating all assigned equipment per work instructions, verifying specifications, and keeping equipment operational

• Maintaining supplies inventory and miscellaneous logs; retrieving blueprints and work instructions via computer system as needed

• Following all OSHA and company-specific guidelines for safety

• Completing other responsibilities as assigned

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are eager to learn manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and quality standards

• Can follow established procedures and work under close to general supervision

• Are detail-oriented and able to visually detect defects in products

• Have the ability to work in a repetitive production environment and develop proficiency in assigned operations

• Are comfortable working the 2nd shift (2 pm - 10:30 pm)

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production is a plus, but not required

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.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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 Affiliation 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.