What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Assembler / Saw Operator position at Kelly?
Location: Norwood, MA
Company: Semiconductor Company
Pay: ~$21/hour
Job Type: Contract (3–4 months)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Overview
Gibson Engineering is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Mechanical Assembler / Saw Operator to support short-term production needs. This role focuses on assembling mechanical frames and guards while also cutting, tapping, and preparing aluminum extrusion materials.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-focused, and able to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
This is a contract position expected to last approximately 3–4 months. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to high-quality mechanical assembly projects.
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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You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.
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.
Company: Semiconductor Company
Pay: ~$21/hour
Job Type: Contract (3–4 months)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Overview
Gibson Engineering is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Mechanical Assembler / Saw Operator to support short-term production needs. This role focuses on assembling mechanical frames and guards while also cutting, tapping, and preparing aluminum extrusion materials.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-focused, and able to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical frames, guards, and systems using provided hardware, drawings, and engineering guidance
- Receive and verify production materials against pick lists; inspect for accuracy and damage
- Interpret cut lists and determine the most efficient workflow for material preparation
- Cut aluminum extrusion to specified lengths; perform tapping, cleaning, and labeling
- Ensure all materials and assemblies are clean, accurate, and ready for customer delivery
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the extrusion cutting and inventory areas
- Perform inventory cycle counts and ensure accurate material tracking
- Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations, including packing and crate/skid building
- Assist with special projects such as demo builds or facility-related tasks
- Operate shop equipment (including forklifts) as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience in mechanical assembly within a manufacturing or production environment preferred
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and assembly instructions
- Experience with shop tools, power tools, and cutting equipment
- Familiarity with aluminum extrusion systems (e.g., RobotUnits) is a plus
- Forklift experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Effective problem-solving skills and ability to identify discrepancies
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Understanding of how individual work impacts overall production goals
- Work performed in a manufacturing/shop environment
- Frequent use of power tools and heavy machinery
- Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for extended periods
- Comfortable working in tight or confined spaces when needed
- Ability to lift up to 50–70 lbs
- Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse, etc.)
This is a contract position expected to last approximately 3–4 months. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to high-quality mechanical assembly projects.
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.
Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.
You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.
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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