Machine Operator

Job searching is a lot better with someone in your corner. Hi—enter us, and this job! Kelly® Professional & Industrial is seeking a Machine Operator to work at a leading manufacturer, in Norwood, MA. Sound like something you’re interested in? We’ll be here every step of the way to help you through the process, because we think job searching needs an upgrade (and a sidekick).

1st Shift: 7 am to 3:30 pm, $20 per hour

Why you should apply to be a Machine Operator:
• Temp-to-perm position with long-term career potential.
• Work in a supportive team environment with experienced leads and supervisors.
• Gain hands-on experience with industrial manufacturing and specialized Teflon coating processes.
• Strict safety protocols and PPE provided for employee well-being.

What’s a typical day as a Machine Operator? You’ll be:
• Preparing metal surfaces for coating using abrasive equipment and cleaning procedures.
• Setting up and removing components from coating fixtures, performing buffing, and conducting inspections after coating and curing.
• Operating and maintaining semi-automatic and manual blasting machinery.
• Setting up jobs for Teflon spraying, including racking, inspecting, cleaning, measuring, and masking parts.
• Running curing/industrial ovens and inspecting materials before and after blasting for quality results.
• Collaborating with team leads, supervisors, engineering, and quality teams to meet production guidelines and customer specifications.
• Completing and scanning paperwork for accurate inventory and production records.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area, following all PPE and safety protocols.
• Participating in process improvements, daily cycle counts, and communicating issues to management.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
• Have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably in a job shop environment.
• Possess mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial equipment, including sandblasting machinery (automatic/manual experience preferred).
• Can read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Have experience with calipers and optical measuring tools (a plus).
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, quality focus, integrity, teamwork, and responsiveness.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Are physically able to stand and lift as required, and willing to work in a production environment with exposure to dust, noise, and machinery while using PPE.

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!