Technical Assistant

Kelly Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking recent graduates and emerging technicians for a hands-on Controls Workshop Technician Intern opportunity in Houston, Texas. This role offers on-the-job training, practical experience, and the opportunity to grow with a great organization.

As an intern, you will learn to test, troubleshoot, and assemble mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components under direct supervision, with a focus on developing practical workshop skills and foundational industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or entry-level candidate with hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical work.
• Ability to use measuring, hand, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Foundational electrical concepts including current, voltage, resistance and insulation.
• Networking basics: OSI/TCP-IP, switches, routers, IP/MAC addressing, DHCP.
• Able to read hydraulic/electrical/electronic schematics and follow instructions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; comfortable using an iPad for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and assemble mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies.
• Follow detailed instructions and work under supervision.
• Use measuring and power tools safely; interpret schematics.
• Read and understand networking and hydraulic diagrams.
• Document work using Microsoft Office and an iPad.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical concepts

Networking concepts

Microsoft Office

iPad familiarity

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Tools

Ohm meter

Schematic reading

Flexible measuring tools

Industrial control references

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking recent graduates and emerging technicians for a hands-on Controls Workshop Technician Intern opportunity in Houston, Texas. This role offers on-the-job training, practical experience, and the opportunity to grow with a great organization.

Pay: $19.00 (DOE)

Location: Houston, TX 77044

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

Job Type: Temp - possible hire

About the Role

As a Controls Workshop Technician Intern, you will work under direct supervision while learning to test, troubleshoot, and assemble mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with hands‑on experience through hobbies, side jobs, trade work, construction, automotive repair, electrical projects, or similar activities.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and assemble mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assemblies.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Use measuring tools, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, electrical, or electronic schematics.
• Identify schematic symbols and use legends to understand system layouts.
• Perform standardized and routine workshop tasks under supervision.
• Apply foundational knowledge of networking, electricity, and industrial controls.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Use an iPad for work‑related tasks and documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures and established company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate or individual interested in developing technical workshop skills.
• Mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience, hobbies, side jobs, internships, automotive repair, woodworking, construction, electrical work, or similar activities.
• Ability to use measuring, hand, and power tools.
• Foundational understanding of electrical concepts, including:
• Current, voltage, resistance, conductance, and insulation.
• Resistance in series and parallel circuits.
• Current flow through series and parallel resistors.
• Ohm meters and how they operate.
• Wire size, resistance, and cross talk.
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts, including:
• OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Switches, routers, hubs, and modems.
• IP addresses and MAC addresses.
• LANs and WANs.
• DHCP.
• IP addressing and subnetting.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, or electronic schematics.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity and proficiency using an iPad.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial and safety‑sensitive environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures consistently.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is dependable, eager to learn, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working with tools and technical equipment. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their skills rather than simply list them on an application. A practical assessment of Microsoft Office and technical knowledge may be included during the selection process.

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. for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly.

You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

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.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action 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.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action 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.