Kelly Services® has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a direct hire opportunity to work as a Operator located in Marietta, GA. Position Title: Research Technician – Energy Systems 2023
Designation: Operator – Energy Systems
Function: Quality, R&D
Location: Marietta, USA
Job Purpose: Operate high-temperature furnaces to advance energy systems, particularly graphite production and characterization. Collaborate with the team, conduct experiments, prepare samples, and produce laboratory results on energy systems initiatives.
Job Context & Major Challenges: Operate pilot scale laboratory equipment safely, handling materials, performing maintenance, and resolving unusual operating conditions. Willingness to accommodate diverse working conditions and communicate effectively within the Energy Systems team.
Principal Accountabilities: Operate milling and furnace equipment for graphite processing (50%).
Perform routine maintenance and machine set-up (20%).
Prepare samples for customers (10%).
Assist with experiments and operate lab equipment (10%).
Document logbook entries and create reports (10%).
Position Requirements: Education & Experience: High school diploma, 2-year certification preferred. Industrial maintenance or manufacturing process experience a plus.
Skills: Laboratory bench skills, computer proficiency (Microsoft Office), effective communication.
Ability: Physical requirements including standing, lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, bending, and stretching.
Misc. Requirements: Occasional travel ( Preferred Qualifications: Industrial maintenance or manufacturing processes experience.
APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!! #P1 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.
