Machine Operator III - 1st Shift (Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm)

ZAH Group•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

Klein Tools is hiring a Machine Operator III to run production jobs on a range of semi-automated and manual equipment, including multi-axis CNC milling, grinding, and lathe machines, injection molding, induction equipment, and other machinery. The operator adjusts finished products according to written or verbal work instructions to produce quality parts while meeting productivity standards. The role includes inspecting products throughout production, recording inspection results, maintaining production and downtime records, reading work orders and blueprints, setting up machines, and making program offsets and machine adjustments. Operators troubleshoot equipment issues, perform routine machine maintenance, report production and labor data, follow 6S standards, participate in lean manufacturing activities, and cross-train across machines and work areas. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overtime may be required as needed.

Requirements

Three years of related experience required.
Ability 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 according to work instructions and documents.
Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
Ability to work overtime as needed by the company.
Ability to obtain a Klein-provided crane certification may be required.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's occasional physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting, handling tools or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, or smelling; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of operating CNC, milling, grinding, or injection molding machines preferred.

Responsibilities

Run production jobs on multi-axis CNC milling, grinding, and lathe machines; injection molding and induction equipment; other semi-automated equipment; or manual processes, following work instructions and productivity standards.
Inspect products throughout production using measuring tools, record inspection findings, and document downtime and shift communications.
Read work orders and blueprints to identify setup and quality specifications; review work orders for accurate bills of materials and inventory transactions.
Adjust program offsets, machine feed, speed, and axis points as needed to maintain specifications and quality standards; report complex issues to a higher level for problem-solving.
Troubleshoot machine issues by diagnosing breakdowns, disassembling equipment, and replacing, resetting, or sharpening tooling as appropriate.
Set up machines, including changing fixtures, tooling bars, and dies, and selecting and loading programs.
Perform general machine maintenance, including cleaning equipment and checking and replenishing oil and coolant.
Report production-part counts, scrap, and labor hours through required paperwork or electronic entry.
Comply with 6S standards and participate in lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn skills and operations.
Cross-train by rotating among machines and work areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.