Lathe Manual Machinist

Job description

**Lathe Manual Machinist – 3rd Shift**
West Monroe, LA
Pay: $20.00 – $30.00/hour (based on experience)
Schedule: 3rd Shift, Mon–Fri 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
****Must be able to train on 1st shift****
(Permanent position with full benefits)

**About Us**

We are a global leader in mechanical engineering and industrial services, specializing in advanced technologies for paper manufacturing, renewable energy, and sustainable industrial solutions.

Our team supports industries worldwide with precision machining, repair, and innovation — all while maintaining a climate-neutral footprint.

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**


+ **Work/Life Balance** with consistent scheduling
+ **Competitive Pay & Benefits** package
+ **401K with generous company match**
+ **Tuition reimbursement** to support continued growth
+ **Sustainable & climate-neutral company footprint**

**Responsibilities**


+ Operate and maintain large, medium, and small lathes, mills, drills, vertical lathes, and other machine shop equipment
+ Perform precision machining for new manufacturing and repair of paper machine rolls
+ Provide close tolerance work that meets company quality standards
+ Work safely, efficiently, and collaboratively in a team environment
+ Set up machines and handle machining practices on large equipment
+ Lift and move heavy loads with overhead cranes
+ Be dependable with strong attendance and willingness to work overtime if required
+ Stay adaptable and open to learning new tasks or processes as needed

**Requirements**


+ **High school diploma** preferred (experience may offset this requirement)
+ Experience as a machinist, preferably in **paper mill roll repair** or similar heavy industrial equipment
+ Strong background in machining setups and tooling for large-scale equipment
+ Ability to read, interpret, and follow quality and safety standards
+ Trainees may be considered if they demonstrate the right skills, attitude, and willingness to learn

This is a permanent opportunity with excellent benefits and career growth potential.

Apply today to join a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability!

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.

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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.

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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.

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.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities.

At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s 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.

Required Skill Profession

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