Sheet Metal Fabrication Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity.
Join the Kelly® team as a Production Operator – Drill Press to work at a premier manufacturing client in Farmington, CT . We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We’ll help you get where you want to be.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.00 – $20.00/hr | Weekly Pay

Schedule:  Monday–Friday | 7:00AM–3:30PM | Full-Time

Why you should apply to be a Production Operator – Drill Press:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly direct deposit
• Opportunity to work in a modern “Smart Factory” environment
• Full-time, stable schedule with long-term and temp-to-hire potential
• Supportive onboarding and career guidance from your recruiting team
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid holidays and referral bonuses

What’s a typical day as a Production Operator – Drill Press? You’ll be:

• Setting up, operating, and programming drill press and basic fabrication equipment
• Determining production sequences and recording data in the system
• Cleaning, deburring, and finishing sheet metal parts
• Inspecting parts using basic drawings and measurement tools
• Assisting with painting, welding preparation, and prototype testing as needed
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and organized work areas
• Supporting other fabrication departments to ensure smooth production flow

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bring previous manufacturing, general labor, or fabrication experience (required)
• Have experience operating a drill press or other fabrication machinery (preferred)
• Can read basic drawings and follow work instructions
• Are comfortable using hand tools and measurement equipment
• Possess strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Are willing to learn, support multiple production areas, and bring a positive attitude

What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit.

Even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. All of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Production Operator – Drill Press today!

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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