Let’s figure out what’s next together! Kelly® Professional & Industrial is hiring an Apprentice Instrument Technician in Ballwin, MO.

Sound good? Take a closer look below. Make a difference every day by assembling medical instruments used by eye surgeons & ear, nose and throat specialists worldwide!

This is an entry level, apprenticeship opportunity for candidates looking tolearn new skills and take their assembly careers to the next level.

Shift :

• 1st shift - Monday thru Friday - 6am until 2 : 30pm.
Pay :
• $17.50 / hr
• $17.50 / hr
• Every 6 months there are opportunities for pay increases.
• Most candidates are making $25 per hour by year 5.
• Time and a half pay for over time

Additional Benefits :

• Weekly pay
• Work where employees are saying great things about the Company, Supervisors and Co-workers.
• You will be working in a safe, clean, and climate-controlled manufacturing facility

Job Details :

• Perform filing, bending, brazing, polishing, and other manual manufacturing. Some work requires the use of a microscope.
• Perform Machine work including belting, grinding, and drilling.
• Use measurement instruments including micrometers and calipers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Can be a reliable part of a team. We trust each other to show up every day and on time.
• Can work overtime as needed, show up on time, and put the safety of your team and yourself first.
• Attention to detail
• Prior experience in fields such as Gunsmith, Jeweler, Watchmaker, Seamstress or some Avionics, (not mandatory).
• Completed courses in drafting or having hobbies such as model building or are accustomed to hands-on detailed work as well, (not mandatory).
• An eye for shapes and ability to utilize specialized measurement devices, while using hand tools and machines to create the instrument to specifications is a must.

Environment and Dress Code :

• An apprentice will work in the Training Cell to ensure accuracy and growth in ability. Workstations are assigned, which includes a microscope for fine detail sanding, etching, and brazing.
• Candidates must have extremely good eye for detail and ability to match visual examples for finished product. A master instrument is available to comparison along with detailed instructions.
• Safety glasses are provided and should be worn when operating equipment.
• Prolonged standing and / or sitting will be required in this position.
• Dress Code is standard warehouse attire. NO shorts or open toe shoes of any kind.

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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