Assembly Operator at Kelly Services
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Assembly Operator
Location: Plymouth, MN
Shift: Monday-Thursday 4:30AM-3:00PM (Occasional Overtime)
Pay Rate: $19 - $21/hr
Category: Manufacturing / Light Industrial
Grow with Kelly®
At Kelly®, we believe in helping great people continuously grow, learn, and evolve. We’re hiring an Assembly Operator to join a leading manufacturing facility in Plymouth, MN. If you’re detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to expand your skills with a company that values your contribution.
About the Role
The Assembly Operator is responsible for the safe operation, setup, and maintenance of automated assembly machines. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to quality standards, and the ability to perform both preventive maintenance and complex adjustments on high-speed production equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate assigned high-speed, large-scale automated assembly machines
Perform complex repairs, adjustments, and equipment changeovers as needed
Conduct quality checks in accordance with the Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) and document specified measurements
Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly preventive and routine machine maintenance
Identify and reset machine faults, clear jams, and restart production
Remove, inspect, and properly package finished products
Adjust housing feed and tooling based on production standards and specifications
Technical Tasks May Include
Tooling adjustments such as sharpening, conditioning, and setting spring-loaded pins, bend stations, or insertion stations
Replacement of sensors, punches, dies, belts, stock components, and air cylinders
Use of height indicators, ram optics, gauges, and microscopic visual checks to ensure product accuracy
Qualifications & Experience
1+ years of relevant experience in assembly, machine operation, or manufacturing
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Familiarity with basic tools, measuring instruments, and inspection equipment
Ability to follow safety procedures and recognize when deviation from standard processes is needed
Competencies
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Dependable, proactive, and safety-focused
Capable of learning new systems and procedures quickly
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Summary of the Role
As an Assembly Operator, you’ll play a key role in maintaining efficient production by operating and adjusting automated machinery, performing quality checks, and ensuring equipment reliability. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, continuous learning, and contributing to a high-performing manufacturing team.
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.
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