Production Workers

Kelly Services; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services, partnering with Kennametal, has multiple Production openings in Orwell, OH. Temp-to-hire roles with day and 2nd/3rd shifts ($19–$20/hr) on 8- and 12-hour schedules.

As a Machine Operator, you’ll perform in-process inspections, prepare heats for PVD coating, inspect coated inserts, document results, operate equipment, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while meeting daily production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with measuring devices, gauges, and the ability to interpret blueprints or routings.
• Microsoft Office, SAP MII, and Access Databases preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong safety orientation.
• Stand or sit up to eight hours per shift; lift up to 33 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections, including testing and customer certification inspections.
• Build and prepare heats for PVD coating furnaces following procedures.
• Visually inspect coated inserts for spec compliance using magnification.
• Record results in the reporting system and approve/reject per standards.
• Operate additional equipment as trained and scan production info.
• Maintain fixtures, base plates, gas tanks and perform batch cleaning.
• Keep accurate production documentation and communicate shift changes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and assist with housekeeping; raise quality/safety concerns.

Skills

Quality inspections

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP MII

Access Databases

Job description

Kelly Services is partnering with Kennametal to fill several Production positions

Location: Orwell, OH

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19 on day shift, and $20 on 2nd/3rd shifts

8 hour shifts, and 12 hour shifts available
All Temp to Hire positions!

A Premier Manufacturing Client is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their team at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Orwell, OH. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a respected industry leader known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-process and final inspections, including physical properties testing, coating heat approval testing, and customer certification inspections.
  
• Build and prepare heats for PVD coating furnaces by arranging inserts in predetermined fixtures in accordance with established procedures.
  
• Visually inspect coated inserts using microscopes and ensure compliance with product and style specifications.
  
• Record inspection results in the reporting system; approve or reject products based on established standards and tolerance requirements.
  
• Operate additional manufacturing equipment as training allows and scan relevant production information.
  
• Conduct routine maintenance, including cleaning fixtures, base plates, replacing gas tanks, and performing batch cleaning at appropriate intervals.
  
• Maintain proper documentation throughout the production process and communicate shift-related information.
  
• Comply with all safety protocols, operate in a clean and controlled environment, and assist in daily housekeeping.
  
• Collaborate across teams to achieve daily departmental production goals and communicate any quality or safety concerns.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
  
• Proficiency with measuring devices, gauges, and ability to interpret blueprints, insert drawings, routings, and operating procedures.
  
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, SAP MII, and Access Databases preferred.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and strong safety orientation.
  
• Able to sit or stand up to eight hours per shift, with periodic walking, reaching, and lifting insert trays/boxes up to 33 pounds.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Controlled temperature manufacturing facility with dust collection systems.
  
• Personal protective equipment required (safety glasses with side-shields, safety shoes, gloves as needed).