Machine Operator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Troy, MI (Job ID US3568806_BH9851469)

Description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Troy, MI
Job Type: Temp to Hire
Monday - Friday, MUST be open to weekends and OT
Shifts:  (7 AM – 3:30 PM; 3 PM – 11:30 PM; 11 PM – 7:30 AM).

Function:
Operates, sets up, and maintains industrial manufacturing equipment used for the production of metal products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications while monitoring quality, processing paperwork, and maintaining a clean work area. Meets fast-paced production requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and tend machines to cut, shape, weld, and bend metal materials.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions and address them promptly.
• Position, adjust, and secure workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, either manually or using a hoist.
• Align layout marks with dies or blades.
• Extract or lift jammed pieces from machines using fingers, wire hooks, or lift bars.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Perform material changes, tool changes, and tool setups after being trained and approved.
• Conduct minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, and adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Continuously inspect workpieces for defects and measure them using rules, templates, gauges, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure products meet established quality criteria with zero non-conformances.
• Review and adhere to the most recent Quality Alerts, Job Instructions, Verification Instructions, Boundary Samples, Cleaning Plans, and other instructional materials.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.
• Complete daily reporting paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain housekeeping of machines and work cells.
• Communicate effectively with other operators, maintenance personnel, team leaders, and supervisors to maintain productivity.
• Train others when required.
• Maintain company safety standards by working safely.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Special Circumstances of the Job:

• Exposure to distracting sounds and noise levels.
• Cramped workspaces and awkward positions may be required.
• Work with hazardous equipment.
• Duties may involve kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent use of hands on objects, tools, or controls.
• Bending or twisting of the body may be necessary.
• Required to wear job-specific personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Repetitive lifting/pushing/pulling of up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Shift work is required (7 AM – 3:30 PM; 3 PM – 11:30 PM; 11 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Flexibility for weekend or overtime work as needed.

Qualification Requirements:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Moderate term of on-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to write and complete production reports.

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. Click here 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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