Production Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Pay

$21.25 per hour

Schedule

3rd Shift – Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Job Summary

We are hiring a Production Machine Operator to join our 3rd‑shift manufacturing team in Middletown, PA. This hands‑on industrial production role works with automated machinery that combines metal components with plastic materials to produce finished parts. The position is ideal for candidates with experience in industrial manufacturing, machine operation, plastics, metal production, automotive manufacturing, injection molding, or other fast‑paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production machinery.
• Load metal components and plastic materials into production equipment.
• Monitor the machine throughout the production cycle.
• Remove and inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy.
• Keep machines properly supplied with materials to maintain production flow.
• Perform basic machine adjustments and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Identify defects, machine problems, or production issues and report them promptly.
• Complete routine quality checks throughout the shift.
• Follow established machine operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area.
• Meet daily production, safety, and quality expectations.

Requirements

• Previous machine operation or industrial manufacturing experience (strongly preferred).
• Experience working with automated production equipment or machinery.
• Background in plastics, metals, injection molding, automotive, CNC, fabrication, or high‑volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a loud, active industrial manufacturing environment.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working around machinery.
• Ability to learn machine controls, processes, and basic adjustments.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing repetitive production tasks.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• On‑site cafeteria and gym.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Potential to grow manufacturing and machine‑operation skills.
• Access to Kelly’s broader benefit offerings, including voluntary medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, life, accident, critical illness, legal, short‑term disability, retirement savings, service bonus, holiday pay (up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), transit spending account, and paid sick leave where applicable.