Assembly Operator

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

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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.

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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