Manufacturing Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Middletown, PA (Job ID US3630924_BH10034227)

Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Pay Rate: $24.00/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
Contract Length: 6-month contract (with potential extension based on project needs)

About the Role

We are seeking detail-oriented and motivated Technicians to join our Manufacturing Engineering team on a temporary basis. In this role, you will support a fast-paced product development environment by assisting with the building, inspection, and measurement of prototype and sample products for customer evaluation. Your work will be critical in ensuring products meet engineering and quality standards throughout early development and process validation phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and process development engineers with assembly, operation, and inspection of prototype samples and customer builds.

• Perform detailed, high-precision work under a microscope.

• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions accurately.

• Utilize precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, OGP systems, and optical comparators to confirm product conformity.

• Assist with sample production, troubleshooting, and applicator development activities.

• Measure and evaluate components and samples to validate design and process quality.

• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to identify and resolve issues during assembly or inspection.

• Safely and effectively use basic hand tools to complete assignments.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace within the manufacturing lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in manufacturing, machining, or engineering technology preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, prototype, or precision assembly environment preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive, high-precision tasks.

• Proficient with hand tools.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and data entry.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a collaborative lab environment.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions, maintain accurate records, and report inconsistencies or issues to engineering staff.

Work Environment

• Laboratory/manufacturing setting supporting engineering development activities.

• Work may require extended periods using microscopes, precision instruments, and measurement tools.

• Strong commitment to safety, product quality, and continuous improvement is essential.

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.

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