Production Machine Operator

Location: Middletown, PA

Pay

$20.00/hr - $21.25/hr

Schedule

• 1st Shift – Monday – Friday – 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift – Monday – Friday – 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift – Sunday – Thursday – 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

About the role

We are hiring a Production Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on industrial production position working with automated machinery that combines metal components with plastic materials to produce finished parts. This position is a great fit for someone who has worked 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.

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 benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Onsite cafeteria and gym.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain additional automated manufacturing experience.
• Eligibility for Kelly’s voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, legal plan, and short‑term disability.
• Retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state or local plan.