CNC Machinist - Monday - Thursday, 5am - 3:30pm

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools in Mansfield, TX is seeking a dedicated CNC Machinist to perform basic set-ups, operate CNC milling/grinding and related equipment, and make minor adjustments to meet specifications.

You will measure parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, read work orders and blueprints, record inspection results, and report quality issues to the technical staff. The role requires basic English, math and computer skills, with overtime possible to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of CNC, milling, grinding, and press operation machines preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Ability to perform basic math and have basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
• Overtime may be required by the company.

Responsibilities

• Run production jobs on CNC milling/grinding and related equipment to produce quality parts.
• Inspect product quality using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and visual checks.
• Read work orders and blueprints to verify specifications and BOM accuracy.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and communicate defects to staff.
• Perform routine set-ups, changeovers, and adjustments to meet specs.
• Document downtime, parts counts, and labor hours in logs or systems.
• Follow 6S standards and support lean manufacturing activities.
• Cross-train by rotating to different machines and areas as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling/grinding machines

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers)

Job description

The CNC Machinist is responsible for completing basic set-ups, operating, monitoring, and making minor adjustments on CNC milling/grinding, induction, assembly, or other various types of semi-automated equipment or manually adjusting final product depending on assigned area. This position is also responsible for performing minor troubleshooting on the machine and communicating quality defects to the technical staff.

• Run production jobs on CNC milling/grinding, induction, assembly, or other various types of semi-automated equipment or manually adjust final product per written or verbal work instructions to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards.
• Inspect product for quality throughout production run using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators, and visual inspection, record inspection findings, and write detailed downtime and other shift communications in a log book.
• Read work orders and blueprints to identify appropriate specifications for machine setup and product quality. Review work orders to ensure bill of materials are accurate and all inventory transactions are performed correctly.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and communicate quality defects to the technical staff as needed.
• Perform routine machine set-ups, changeovers, and adjustments on equipment to meet specifications.
• Report accurate count of production parts, scrap, and labor hours by completing required paperwork and/or electronic entry.
• Comply with established 6S standards and participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.
• Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge in operating CNC, milling, grinding, and press operation machines preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Ability to demonstrate basic math and computer skills and perform visual quality inspections.
• Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
• Ability to work overtime as needed by the company is required

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.