Mechanical Assembler at Kelly Services Milwaukee, WI

Mechanical Assembler – Kelly Services – Milwaukee, WI

Shift: 7AM – 3:30PM, Monday – Friday. Pay: $23.10/hr BOE.

• Competitive pay rate
• Opportunity to work with a premier company in the rail car industry
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance
• 401K match
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and floating personal holidays

What’s a typical day as a Mechanical Assembler? You’ll be:

• Installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing subway rail cars and systems as directed
• Conducting daily inspections of vehicles
• Performing inbound and outbound inspections, including the inspection of trucks, vestibule, air brake/door seals, and more
• Testing air brakes and door seals
• Conducting repairs and installations, such as emergency windows, body side doors, seats, wheels, interior/exterior trim, and more
• Performing turnaround/layover maintenance, including air brake tests, inspecting the entire rail car, and checking safety appliances and sleeping accommodations
• Gauging wheels for condemning limits and changing shoe pads as needed
• Collaborating with team members and adapting to independent work when required

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent (technical certification preferred)
• Hold certificates/licenses such as Air Brake Class C, Air Brake Class BL, Passenger Single Car Air Brake Tests, and more
• Possess knowledge of HAZCOM, equipment/system specifications, lock out/tag out, soldering, brazing, heating, and cutting equipment
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate organizational skills with attention to detail
• Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a team member
• Show initiative, leadership, and analytical skills
• Have a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.