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Prototype Machinist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Palm Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Kelly Services is currently seeking a Prototype Machinist for one of our top clients in Jacksonville, FL.

  • Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group KellyOCG, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a Content Manager for a 12 month engagement at one of our Global clients in Jacksonville, FL.
  • As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from.
  • You’ll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time.
  • All KellyOCG employees receive annual performance reviews.

We are seeking a Prototype Machinist to join our New Product Development (NPD) team in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This hands-on position plays a key role in supporting R&D and engineering efforts by fabricating high-quality prototype components. The ideal candidate is a skilled machinist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in precision craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate conventional and CNC machining centers to produce prototype components for R&D.
  • Utilize CAD/CAM software (Mastercam preferred) to create and verify CNC programs.
  • Interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and specifications to determine machining requirements, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
  • Select, create, and align fixtures, tools, and materials for various machining operations (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.).
  • Verify dimensions and tolerances of machined parts and assemblies to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Assemble components into prototype assemblies and confirm dimensional accuracy and alignment.
  • Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and programmers to resolve machining and assembly issues.
  • Perform manual and CNC machining operations, adjusting parameters such as speed, feed, depth of cut, and coolant flow.
  • Conduct trial runs and adjust programs or setups to verify accuracy and repeatability.
  • Create tool paths and maintain accurate documentation of CNC programs, setup sheets, and inspection records.
  • Maintain an organized workload schedule to ensure timely delivery of prototypes.
  • Perform routine maintenance and calibration of machines, tools, and work area.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience as a machinist, including CNC setup and operation (prototype or R&D environment preferred).
  • Proficiency in Mastercam or comparable CAD/CAM software.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, materials, tooling, and machining processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.
  • Experience with manual and CNC milling, turning, and grinding operations.
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Why Kelly®?

The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.

Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.

The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

  • Vacation and sick pay
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan
  • Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
  • Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
  • Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
  • Weekly pay

About Kelly Services®

As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

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.

Find what’s next with Kelly®.

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

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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