Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm - 5am)

Klein Tools•Mansfield, TX

19h

About The Position

The Machine Operator sets up, operates, monitors, and adjusts multi-axis CNC milling, grinding, and lathe equipment. This second-shift position runs production jobs to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The operator inspects products throughout production, reads work orders and blueprints, verifies bills of materials and inventory transactions, and adjusts programs and machine settings as needed to maintain specifications and quality. Duties also include troubleshooting machine issues, performing setups and routine maintenance, accurately recording production, scrap, and labor information, following 6S standards, participating in lean manufacturing activities, and cross-training across machines and work areas. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Three years of related experience is required.
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 according to work instructions and documents.
Ability to work overtime as needed by the company is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Run production jobs on multi-axis CNC milling, grinding, and lathe equipment while meeting quality and productivity standards.
Inspect products during production using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, and lasers.
Read work orders and blueprints to determine machine setup and product-quality specifications.
Review work orders to verify bills of materials and ensure inventory transactions are completed correctly.
Adjust program offsets and machine feed, speed, and axis points as needed to maintain part specifications and quality.
Troubleshoot machine issues by diagnosing breakdowns, disassembling equipment, and replacing, resetting, or sharpening tooling as needed.
Set up machines, including changing fixtures, tooling bars, and dies, and selecting and loading programs.
Perform general machine maintenance, including cleaning machines and checking and replenishing oil and coolant.
Record 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 develop skills and operations.
Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.