Assembly - 1st Shift

ZAH Group•Mansfield, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We design and launch hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. This role involves running production jobs on various types of semi-automated equipment and/or performing various types of light assembly, packaging, press operations, or other manual tasks by hand per written or verbal work instructions to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards. The position requires inspecting product for quality throughout production runs using measuring tools and visual inspection, recording inspection findings, and writing detailed downtime and other shift communications. Responsibilities include reading work orders and blueprints to identify specifications, troubleshooting minor machine issues, reporting production counts, and complying with 6S standards and lean manufacturing activities. Cross-training and performing other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and related experience preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Ability to demonstrate basic math skills and perform visual quality inspections.
Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills may be required depending on the equipment and the area the employee is responsible for.
Ability to work overtime as needed by the company is required.

Responsibilities

Run production jobs on various types of semi-automated equipment and/or perform various types of light assembly, packaging, press operations, or other manual tasks by hand 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 go/no-go gauges and via 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 as required.
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 required.
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.