Job Description
Job Description
Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® team as a Machine Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Newburyport, MA. 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: $22.00–$24.00 per hour + $2.75 shift differentialShift: 3rd shift, M-F 11-7AM plus $2.75 shift differential, Monday–Friday 3rd shift 11pm–7am. Must be willing to work overtime, 1 to 2 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at least 1–2 times a month.Why you should apply to be a Machine Operator:
- Competitive pay with additional shift differential
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Employee discount programs
- Opportunity to work in a safe, supportive, and dynamic manufacturing environment
- Chance to expand your skills through cross-training and advancement
What’s a typical day as a Machine Operator? You’ll be:
- Reading production schedules to determine machine changeovers and runs
- Ensuring sufficient inventory for production and starting/stopping machines using the control panel
- Aligning and fastening machine parts like rollers and blades using hand tools
- Threading or feeding film through rollers and adjusting machine settings such as temperature, speed, and flow rate
- Observing machine and product during operation to detect defects, making necessary adjustments
- Recording production run quantities, performing quality control checks, and following SOPs/job orders
- Consulting with Team Lead and technical staff on questionable items
- Making machine changeovers and adjusting slit width, loading/unloading materials, packing, and transporting using carts, pallet jacks, or forklift
- Operating and driving a forklift/fork truck; some heavy lifting required (up to 65 lbs)
- Cleaning machines and parts between runs
- Operating and setting up machines for embossing holographic images and slitting film rolls
- Using computer equipment for production sheets, labels, and QA testing
- Following hazardous material handling requirements when working with solvents
- Cross training in other teams and assisting other operators as needed
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
- Have a high school diploma or GED (required)
- Possess experience within a manufacturing environment and/or mechanical aptitude (preferred)
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and good judgment
- Have basic computer skills and willingness to learn
- Show flexibility to work in other departments as assigned
- Are physically able to stand, walk, reach, lift, and move up to 65 pounds as needed
- Can complete a respiratory clearance exam and use a respirator as needed
- Are willing to work overtime and 1–2 weekends per month
- Can comply with a 100% non-smoking campus policy
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.
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 Machine Operator 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. 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.
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