Manufacturing Technician III- Weekend Shift (Friday - Sunday - 5am-5pm)

Colonial Group; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks an experienced Manufacturing Technician III in Mansfield, TX to set up, operate, and monitor multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe equipment and ensure parts meet specifications. You will read blueprints and work orders, adjust feeds and offsets, and document results.

The role requires a seven-year related background, English proficiency, and the ability to perform visual quality checks while supporting lean manufacturing and cross-training across machines.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related experience required.
• CNC certification or metalworking/tooling certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Ability to perform visual quality inspections.
• Ability to learn, problem-solve and follow work instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe equipment.
• Inspect products for quality using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and log findings.
• Read work orders/blueprints to verify specs and BOM accuracy.
• Perform offsets and adjust feed, speed, and axis to maintain specs.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and replace tooling as needed.
• Perform machine set ups and routine maintenance.
• Record production counts, scrap, and labor hours; participate in lean activities.
• Cross-train across machines and work areas; comply with 6S standards.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling/grinding machines

Job description

The Manufacturing Technician III is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and adjusting multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe other various types of semi-automated equipment depending on assigned area. This position is also responsible for troubleshooting the machine when necessary, which involves diagnosing breakdowns, disassembling equipment, and replacing defective machine components.

• Run production jobs on multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe or other various types of semi-automated equipment per written or verbal work instructions to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards.

• Inspect product for quality throughout production run using a variety of measuring tools such as a caliper, micrometer, comparator, a variety of gauges, etc., 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.

• Perform offsets to the program and adjustments to the machine feed, speed, and axis points to ensure part specification and quality standards are maintained as necessary.

• Troubleshoot major machine issues through specialized knowledge/experience with the machine by diagnosing breakdowns, disassembling equipment, and replacing, resetting, and sharpening machine tooling as necessary depending on assigned area.

• Perform machine set ups including, but not limited to, changing fixtures, inserts, tooling bars, dies, and selecting and loading the program.

• Perform general machine maintenance such as cleaning the machine, checking oil and coolant levels, and adding additional oil and coolant as necessary.

• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, and seven (7) years of related experience is required.
• CNC certification or metalworking/tooling certification preferred.
• Knowledge in operating CNC, milling, or grinding 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 obtain a Klein provided crane certification may be required.
• 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.