Machine Operator -Grinding and Polishing - 1st Shift- Mon-Thurs, 5am - 3:30pm

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &​y

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools is hiring a Machine Operator- Grinding/Polishing to run and adjust CNC milling/grinding equipment, inspect parts, and follow detailed work instructions. You will read blueprints, monitor quality, and participate in lean manufacturing practices.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of related experience, basic English, and the ability to learn and collaborate. This on-site role includes overtime as needed and is based in Mansfield, Texas with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience required.
• Read, write, speak, and understand basic English; basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to learn, problem-solve, and follow work instructions and documents.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Run production jobs on CNC milling/grinding, induction, assembly, or other equipment per work instructions to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity.
• Inspect product for quality using measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators) and log findings.
• Read work orders and blueprints to verify specifications and BOM accuracy; ensure inventory transactions are correct.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and communicate defects to technical staff as needed.
• Perform routine machine set-ups, changeovers, and adjustments to meet specs.
• Report production counts, scrap, and labor hours via paperwork or electronic entry.
• Comply with 6S standards and lean manufacturing activities to reduce waste and improve skills.
• Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC milling

Grinding machinery

Teamwork

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling

Grinding equipment

Induction equipment

Assembly operations

Press operation

Job description

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Perks for you include:

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Machine Operator- Grinding/Polishing 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.

Your main focus

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [e-mail].