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Production Operator

Kelly
Melrose, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026

Job Title: Electro/Mechanical Assembler Technician
Pay Rate: $23-25 per hour
Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm or 7:30am to 4:00pm

Location: Woburn, MA

Position Overview:

The Electro/Mechanical Assembler Technician is responsible for assembling and testing a variety of electro-mechanical components and systems. This position will also support general warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping and receiving, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable multitasking in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assembly Duties:

· Assemble, wire, and test electrical and mechanical parts and systems according to provided blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and safety standards.

· Inspect components and finished assemblies for accuracy, quality, and functionality.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues with assemblies as they arise.

· Use hand tools, power tools, soldering irons, and other equipment as required.

· Document assembly processes and results.

Warehouse Support:

· Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials and components.

· Pick and prepare components and products for assembly and shipment.

· Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and stock levels.

· Operate pallet jacks or forklifts (if certified) as needed.

· Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse and workspace.

General:

· Follow all company safety guidelines and procedures.

· Collaborate with team members, engineers, and supervisors for continuous improvement.

· Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or relevant certifications are a plus.
  • 1–3 years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly and/or warehouse operations preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
  • Basic computer skills (inventory systems, email, documentation).
  • Good physical condition; able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Work Environment:
This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and manual handling of parts and inventory in a workshop and warehouse setting.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with bonus
  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Vacation and paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year’s holidays
  • 401k with outstanding company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
  • Office snacks and coffee
  • Childcare assistance and parental leave
  • 50% of Childcare expenses up to $300 per month.
  • 50% of Student loan payments up to $300 per month (paid on the principal of loans)

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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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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25

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