Machine Operators/ Production

Job Description

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).

If you’re ready to join a team that values precision, teamwork, and continuous growth, apply today to become a Machine Operator with a Premier Manufacturing Client!

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