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Machine Operator

Kelly and Careers
Kirkville, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026
Job Title: Machine Operator
Rate of Pay: $17
Schedule: 6-4:30pm
Location: Kirkville, NY

The Machine Operator is responsible for loading and monitoring production equipment, inspecting machined parts to ensure conformance to customer specifications, and maintaining accurate production documentation. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and quality standards, and a willingness to learn machining operations and quality control procedures.

Essential Functions:
  • Load production equipment with raw material into the machine feed mechanism.
  • Monitor machine operation and report irregularities to a lead operator, setup technician, or supervisor.
  • Measure and inspect parts per inspection plans to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
  • Enter Statistical Process Control (SPC) data as required and respond appropriately to out-of-control conditions.
  • Notify Quality Control or supervision of any questions or concerns related to part quality.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and lubrication as required.
  • Complete all required documentation accurately, including routing cards, tool change logs, and count sheets.
  • Properly identify parts and enter production data into the information system.
  • Move completed parts to designated locations after machining and quality verification.
  • Communicate effectively with previous and next shifts to ensure smooth shift transitions.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Learn and perform minor tool adjustments and tool changes to maintain part quality.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; keep floors free of oil, chips, and debris.
  • Perform daily safety inspections on equipment and use proper machine guarding and lifting techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to learn and interpret blueprints, inspection plans, and work instructions.
  • Ability to learn the use of precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers.
  • Basic computer skills to enter production data, print routing cards, and complete required documentation.
  • Ability to learn and properly respond to SPC data and quality trends.
  • Ability to use hand tools for tool changes, including hammers, screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, and other hand tools.
  • Willingness and ability to learn basic tool sharpening techniques.
Education, Training, and Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Short-term trade schooling or on-the-job training preferred
  • Previous exposure to a manufacturing or factory environment and a strong willingness to learn machine operations
Apply today for consideration!


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.


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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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