CNC / Prototype Shop Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Foster City, CA (Job ID US3557235_BH9804030)

Description

We are seeking a Shop Technician / General Fabricator to support our prototype CNC machine shop. This hands-on role ensures smooth shop operations
by assisting machinists, performing secondary finishing, managing materials, and maintaining equipment. This position is ideal for someone who wants to
develop into a CNC machinist or fabrication specialist and gain exposure to cutting-edge prototyping in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Responsibilities
Shop Support & Maintenance (40%)

• Assist with machine setup, tool changes, and material preparation for CNC machining and manual fabrication.
• Perform machine maintenance, including coolant checks, chip clearing, lubrication, and general upkeep.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop environment, ensuring workspaces are efficient and safe.
• Manage scrap material, recycling processes, and shop waste disposal.

Fabrication & Secondary Operations (30%)

• Perform deburring, sanding, polishing, and cleaning of machined parts to meet quality standards.
• Assist with press-fitting, light assembly, and hand-finishing of prototype components.
• Operate basic manual fabrication equipment (bandsaws, drill presses, belt sanders, hand tools).

Material Handling & Logistics (20%)

• Cut, organize, and stage raw materials (metals, plastics, composites) for machining.
• Assist with inventory management of tooling, fasteners, and consumables.
• Work with the logistics team to receive, inspect, and track incoming materials and parts.

Collaboration & Growth (10%)

• Support CNC machinists, programmers, and engineers in iterative prototyping and quick turnarounds.
• Learn CNC machine operations and assist in simple setups, with opportunities for career advancement.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance workflow and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting, maintaining and fixing shop equipment to acceptable industry standards
• Experience making parts from metals, polymers and other materials common in a prototyping shop
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little to no supervision
• Exceptional communications and organizational skills
• Ability to handle and manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time
• Proficiency with Google Docs or Microsoft Office suite of tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

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.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

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.

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.

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