Pad Printer Operator- 2nd shift - 3:30pm- 12am - M-F

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &  

Dental)

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools in Mansfield, Texas, is seeking a Pad Printer Operator with advanced knowledge of CNC controls and mechanics. You will diagnose, disassemble and replace defective components, monitor high-tech equipment, and perform precise set-ups to maintain print quality.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has CNC experience, strong math and blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adhering

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years' experience.
• Metalworking or metal removal experience; CNC certification preferred.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, part drawings, and quality checks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ability to use measurement tools.
• Strong team player with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work safely following OSHA rules and wear PPE.
• Perform advanced set-ups, load tools, verify settings, run first parts.
• Load and test CNC programs, adjust offsets and feed speeds.
• Monitor machine operation and ensure part quality.
• Troubleshoot, repair equipment and maintain logs.
• Cross-train on other machines as required.
• Perform general maintenance and keep area 6S compliant.

Skills

Basic math

Reading blueprints

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNC certification or metalworking/tooling certification

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Go/no-go gauges

Microsoft Office

Touch-screen interfaces

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

Pad Printer Operator is required to have advanced knowledge of CNC controls and mechanics and advanced programming skills. This position will troubleshoot which involves diagnosing breakdowns, disassembling equipment, and replacing defective machine components. This position will monitor high-tech equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Company and OSHA safety rules and regulations, understanding machine safeguards, recognizing and reporting safety hazards, and wearing required PPE.
• 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 make necessary machine feed, speed, and axis point adjustments.
• Monitor machine operation, check parts throughout run, and make necessary adjustments to ensure part specification and quality standards are maintained.
• Troubleshoot problems via the troubleshooting guide and through specialized knowledge/experience with the machine. Repair equipment, diagnose breakdowns, disassemble equipment, and replace defective machine components.
• Replace, reset, and sharpen tools when necessary.
• Perform general machine maintenance, clean machine, check oil and coolant levels and add as necessary.
• Complete inspections throughout run, record inspection findings on inspection sheets, and write detailed downtime and other shift communications in a log book.
• Report accurate count of production parts, scrap, and labor hours by completing required paperwork and/or electronic entry.
• Keep work area in clean and orderly condition, complying with established 6S standards.
• Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required.
• Participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and Three (3) years experience or equivalent.
• Metalworking or metal removal experience and CNC certification or metalworking/tooling certification preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of basic math skills. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Ability to use micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges, or indicators, perform visual inspection, read part drawings and blue prints for basic quality checks.
• Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
• Ability to securely load and align raw materials, orient workpieces, and adjust programs (X, Y, Z and R axes) to ensure print conforms to artwork print
• Ability to disassemble, clean, and reassemble ink cups, print pads, and fixtures to prevent machine downtime.
• Familiarity with touch-screen machine interfaces, Microsoft Outlook/Teams, Inventory management (components & production supplies), and Production schedule adherence & record-keeping.
• Understanding of ink chemistry, including the proper measurement and addition of hardeners and thinners to optimize the printing process.
• Excellent near vision to inspect finished items, ensuring accurate registration (alignment), crisp image transfer, and zero smudging or distortion.
• Ability to identify and resolve print defects such as ink splash, print voids, bubbles, misregistration (color alignment), or fading by tweaking ink viscosity, machine settings, pad location and/or pad durometer.
• Fine motor skills required to safely handle pads, engraving plates, and print substrates.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderately heavy printing materials and products (up to 50lbs).
• Capability to interpret detailed job work orders, blueprints, production schedules, emails and technical specifications.
• Strong critical thinking to react to mechanical hiccups quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

DISCLAIMER

This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor. Walking, up to 10 hours per day (interruptive) Sitting or Standing, up to 10 hours per day (interruptive) Bending/twisting neck, up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Bending/twisting waist, up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Hand movement, up to 10 hours per day (repetitive) Arm movement, up to 10 hours per day (repetitive) Pushing/pulling weight (assisted), up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Lifting weight, up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours per day (interruptive)

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].