Production Operator

Kelly Services; Washington; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit benefit

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Operator for a premier manufacturing client in Torrington, CT. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, a climate-controlled facility, and opportunities to learn by rotating through tasks with both manual and automated equipment.

You will follow clear instructions, use precision tools, and collaborate with a team to ensure quality while lifting up to 25 lbs. Compensation starts at $19.80/hour with 2nd and 3rd shift options and training available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Reliable with strong attendance and punctuality.
• Able to stand for 8 hours and lift/position parts up to 25 lbs.
• Willing to learn and work in a team environment.
• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to manufacture and assemble components using manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment.
• Follow work instructions and quality procedures to ensure top-notch results.
• Use precision tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Rotate through various tasks and departments to build new skills.
• Maintain safety and quality as top priorities.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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 Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Torrington, CT. 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: $19.80/hourShifts available :
2nd shift3:30pm–11:30pm and 3rd shift 11:30pm - 7:30am

• Must be able to train on 1st shift. Comfortable on your feet for 8-hour shifts.

Why you should apply to be a Production Operator

• Work in a brand-new, climate-controlled facility—enjoy comfort year-round
• No experience required—full, hands‑on paid training provided
• Opportunity for skill development through rotating tasks and cross-training
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture with clear growth paths
• Fast and simple hiring process—interview and start working in days, not weeks

What’s a typical day as a Production Operator? You’ll be

• Collaborating with a team to manufacture and assemble specialized components using manual, semi‑automated, and automated equipment
• Following clear work instructions and quality procedures to ensure top‑notch results
• Using precision tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Rotating through various tasks and departments to continuously build new skills
• Maintaining safety and quality as your top priorities

This job might be an outstanding fit if you

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (trade school or military experience is a plus)
• Are reliable with strong attendance and punctuality
• Are comfortable standing for 8-hour shifts and lifting or positioning parts up to 25 lbs.
• Are eager to learn and thrive in a team environment
• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or construction is helpful, but not required

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. 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.

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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.

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