CNC Press Pad Technician – Precision Printing

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & 2

Dental)

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Press Pad Operator to operate high‑tech CNC equipment with advanced programming capabilities. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include advanced set‑ups, tool and fixture installation, program testing, and rigorous quality checks. The position requires reading blueprints, math proficiency, and teamwork to maintain lean processes and on-time production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 3 years experience or equivalent.
• Metalworking or metal removal experience and CNC certification or metalworking/tooling certification preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of basic math and be able to read basic English.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced set-ups on equipment, install tools and fixtures, verify machine control settings, run first piece sample parts, and check for required specifications.
• Select, load and test computer program for each job, make offsets to the program, and adjust feed, speed, and axis as needed.
• Monitor machine operation, inspect parts during run, and adjust to meet print quality standards.
• Troubleshoot problems using the troubleshooting guide and machine knowledge; repair equipment and replace defective components.
• Replace, reset, and sharpen tools when necessary; perform general machine maintenance and keep the area clean.

Skills

CNC controls

Machine troubleshooting

Advanced programming

Read blueprints

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Go/no-go gauges

Indicators

Job description

Klein Tools is seeking a Press Pad Operator to operate high‑tech CNC equipment with advanced programming capabilities. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include advanced set‑ups, tool and fixture installation, program testing, and rigorous quality checks. The position requires reading blueprints, math proficiency, and teamwork to maintain lean processes and on-time production.