Job Description
Job Description
Press Assistant
Join an industry-leading team in a dynamic manufacturing environment located on 2nd shift, where your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be highly valued. As a Press Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring machinery is operated effectively, safely, and to the highest quality standards, directly contributing to the success of both internal teams and external customers.
Job Specifications
- Job Type: Temp-Hire
- Location: Walker, MI
- Pay Rate: $18.00/hour + $0.50/hour 2nd shift premium
- Shift: 3 PM – 1:10 AM, Monday–Thursday (First day orientation starts at 2 PM)
Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Provide break and lunch coverage for main press operators.
- Operate press equipment during inspection periods under supervision.
- Handle coil loading and verify correct material selection.
- Assemble and prepare packing materials; assist with material handling.
- Support machine changeovers and manage disposal of waste materials.
- Create labeling for work-in-progress and inventory.
- Assist with two-person operations on presses as needed.
- Complete basic operational tasks at various machines.
- Use banding equipment to pack and secure finished products.
- Safely operate a forklift for transporting boxes and pallets.
- Clean floors and maintain organized workspaces.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid forklift operator certification.
- Ability to read and write routine reports, safety documentation, and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Physical capability for frequent lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing or moving (up to 40 lbs).
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing setting with mechanical motion, noise, and personal protective equipment.
Opportunities
- Grow your skills in a hands-on manufacturing role with consistent support.
- Opportunity to transition from contract-to-hire, opening doors for long-term employment.
- Potential to further develop technical competencies in press machinery and production environments.
- Gain experience in a safety-focused workplace, positioning yourself for advancement and leadership roles.
Company DescriptionWhy Kelly®?
At Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100TM companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly.
About Kelly Services®
As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2017 was $5.4 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.
Company Description
Why Kelly®?\r\n\r\nAt Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100TM companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly.\r\n\r\nAbout Kelly Services®\r\n\r\nAs a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2017 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.\r\n\r\nKelly 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.