Production Associate

Kelly Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Technician I to join a premier manufacturing client in Northbrook, IL. This role offers a competitive pay rate of $18.50 per hour and a 2nd shift schedule from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

You will set up and operate mass finishing equipment, perform repetitive assembly and diagnostic tasks, conduct laser etching, heat treating, and Ultrasonic cell work, and ensure safety and quality per work instructions. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn manufacturing processes, equipment operation and quality standards.
• Can follow established procedures and work under close to general supervision.
• Detail-oriented and able to visually detect defects in products.
• Able to work in a repetitive production environment and develop proficiency in assigned operations.
• Comfortable working the 2nd shift (2 pm - 10:30 pm).
• Previous manufacturing or production experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

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

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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