production technician - assembly line

Kelly Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental after 30 days

PTO/Sick Pay 120 hours prorated

8 paid holidays

401(k)

Employee Discount Programs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Production Technician in Dallas, TX to perform detailed mechanical and electrical assemblies, wiring, and programming according to customer specifications. You will maintain quality standards and support continuous improvement in a safe, organized workspace.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, with benefits including health, vision, and dental after 30 days, PTO, 401(k), and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse preferred.
• Basic mechanical or technical aptitude required.
• Experience with wiring, assembly, HVAC, or low-voltage electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed mechanical and electrical assemblies according to customer specifications.
• Complete wiring tasks, including routing, termination, labeling, and testing.
• Program components, devices, or systems as required for each order.
• Modify parts, assemblies, or configurations based on customer-specific requirements.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality and design specifications.
• Conduct functional tests to verify proper operation of programmed and wired components.
• Document and report nonconformities, defects, or required rework.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and follow PPE and safety procedures.
• Maintain logs, production records, and downtime reports.
• Communicate issues to the Production Manager and assist root-cause analysis as needed.

Skills

Machinery operation

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Reading diagrams & instructions

Basic computer literacy

Wiring, assembly, HVAC, or low-voltage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Basic electrical testing tools

Job description

Production Technician

Position Title: Production Technician

Location: Dallas, TX 75220

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting at $20 per hour!
• Health Vision and Dental after 30 days!
• 120 hours of PTO/Sick Pay, 1 st year prorated based on hire date
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Advancement Opportunities with direct hire potential!

Summary

The Production Technician is responsible for completing customer orders that involve detailed assembly, wiring, programming, and modification of components to meet specific requirements. This role ensures that all products meet established quality standards, supports continuous improvement efforts, and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Perform detailed mechanical and electrical assemblies according to customer specifications.
• Complete wiring tasks, including routing, termination, labeling, and testing.
• Program components, devices, or systems as required for each order.
• Modify parts, assemblies, or configurations based on customer-specific requirements.

Quality Control

• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards and design specifications.
• Conduct functional tests to verify the proper operation of programmed and wired components.
• Document and report any nonconformities, defects, or required rework.

Maintenance & Safety

• Conduct basic preventive maintenance and assist maintenance technicians with repairs.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to meet safety and cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including PPE requirements and hazard reporting.
• Participate in safety training and continuous improvement programs.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate logs, production records, and downtime reports.
• Communicate issues and updates to the Production Manager.
• Support root-cause analysis for production issues as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment preferred.
• Basic mechanical or technical aptitude required.
• Must have experience with at least one of the following: wiring, assembly, HVAC, or low-voltage electrical work.

Skills

• Ability to operate machinery and use basic hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read work instructions, diagrams, and measurement tools (e.g., calipers, gauges).
• Basic computer literacy for logs, reports, or automated systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (or as required by facility).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, or moving equipment.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Overtime and weekend work may be 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. 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.

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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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