General Shop Laborer

Location: West Bend, WI
Pay: $20.00–$22.00 per hour
Job Type: Long-term temporary-to-hire

Kelly® is hiring a dependable General Shop Laborer for a manufacturing opportunity in West Bend, WI. This position supports production, welding, shipping, receiving, and general shop operations. It is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on experience who is interested in developing skills in welding, machine operation, blueprint reading, and fabrication.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  

• Ability to read measurement devices, including tape measures and squares.
  

• Ability to operate a forklift.
  

• Previous manufacturing, welding, brake press, shipping, or receiving experience is preferred.
  

• Ability to use hand tools, grinders, and other power tools.
  

• Ability to work safely in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturing environment.
  

• Ability to lift and move parts up to 60 pounds with assistance.
  

• Ability to occasionally lift more than 75 pounds with assistance.
  

• Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, kneel, reach, lift, and sit as needed.
  

• Strong attention to safety and quality.
  

• Willingness to learn and develop additional production skills.

Shift and Hours

First shift:

• Monday–Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; or
  

• Monday–Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with Friday hours from 5:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

What You’ll Do

• Assist welders with grinding, cutting, and finishing work.
  

• Stage jobs for welders and other production team members.
  

• Supply materials, fixtures, pallets, and other items needed for production.
  

• Prepare fabricated products for shipment by palletizing, banding, wrapping, and labeling.
  

• Unload delivery trucks and check materials for accuracy and damage.
  

• Move materials to the appropriate workstations or storage areas.
  

• Operate robotic welding equipment, including loading and unloading parts.
  

• Inspect welds for quality and perform basic troubleshooting.
  

• Monitor robotic equipment for defects or malfunctions and report issues.
  

• Remove burrs, sharp edges, excess weld, slag, and spatter using grinders and power tools.
  

• Perform general maintenance and custodial duties.
  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  

• Follow all safety procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Why Work with Kelly?

When you work through Kelly, you may enjoy:

• Weekly pay.
  

• Direct deposit or pay card options.
  

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
  

• Employee Assistance Program.
  

• Kelly Perks employee discount program.
  

• Support from your local Kelly recruiting team.
  

• Access to future career opportunities with leading employers.

Additional Information

• No background check required.
  

• Five-panel oral drug screen required.
  

• Steel-toe footwear and safety glasses are required.
  

• Timekeeping is completed through Kelly WebTime.
  

• Reasonable accommodations may be available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This is a long-term temporary-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs.

Apply today and let Kelly connect you with your next manufacturing opportunity!

Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer, including, but not limited to, Disability/Veteran applicants.

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