Machinist - 3rd shift - (Fri-Sun- 5am-5pm)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations & holidays

Profit sharing & 401(k) matching

Health insurance (medical, vision, &d;

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and professional development

Job summary

Klein Tools in Mansfield, Texas is seeking a Machinist/Manufacturing Team Member II to operate and set up CNC milling/grinding, induction, and assembly equipment, ensuring quality parts and efficient production. The role includes minor troubleshooting, reading blueprints, and documenting downtime and logs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to 6S and lean practices, and willingness to work Fri-Sun 5am-5pm with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required; High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge in operating CNC, milling, grinding, and press operation machines preferred.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Run production jobs on CNC milling/grinding, induction, assembly, or other equipment or manually adjust final product per work instructions to meet quality and productivity standards.
• Inspect product for quality during production using micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators, and visual inspection; record findings in log.
• Read work orders and blueprints to identify specifications for machine setup and product quality; verify BOM accuracy.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and communicate defects to technical staff.
• Perform routine machine set-ups, changeovers, and adjustments to meet specs.
• Report production parts, scrap, and labor hours via paperwork or electronic entry.
• Adhere to 6S and lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste and learn new skills.

Skills

CNC operation

Milling

Grinding

Press operation

Math & computer skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Problem solving

Overtime readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Milling machines

Grinding machines

Press operation machines

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 Machinist/ Manufacturing Team Member II 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.

Must be able to work Friday - Sunday, 5am - 5pm.

• 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].