Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly® is hiring Machine Operators in North Charleston, SC!

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $22-$23 per hour Shifts: 1st (10:00am to 6:30pm) and 2nd shift (2:30pm to 11:00pm) + Mandatory OT
What’s a typical day as Machine Operator? You’ll be:

• Programming, setting up, and operating CNC Press Brake (preferably Amada), gantry style vertical mill, and/or CNC Punch Press/Laser machines
• Communicating effectively with production leads and team members
• Inspecting production parts to ensure quality standards
• Maintaining a clean and safe workspace in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Collaborating with quality and safety teams to drive continuous improvement

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have at least 2 years’ experience in programming and setup of CNC machinery
• Can read and interpret 2D prints and 3D models
• Possess knowledge of cutting tools and CAT40 setup
• Are skilled with measurement instruments
• Are physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, and bend frequently
• Can thrive in a non-climate-controlled production environment
• Are available to work mandatory overtime as required

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture-we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

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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