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

ZAH Group•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

Klein Tools is hiring a Machine Operator responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and adjusting multi-axis CNC milling, grinding, and lathe equipment. This is a second-shift position scheduled Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. The operator runs production jobs while maintaining quality and productivity standards, inspects parts, reads work orders and blueprints, verifies inventory transactions, adjusts machine settings, troubleshoots equipment, performs setups and routine maintenance, and records production information. The role also involves following 6S standards, participating in lean manufacturing activities, and cross-training on different machines and work areas.

Requirements

Three years of related experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to perform visual quality inspections.
Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions according to work instructions and documents.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Run production jobs on multi-axis CNC milling, grinding, and lathe machines while meeting quality and productivity standards.
Inspect products throughout production using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, and lasers.
Read work orders and blueprints to identify machine setup and product quality specifications.
Review work orders for bill-of-materials accuracy and ensure inventory transactions are completed correctly.
Adjust program offsets, machine feed, speed, and axis points as needed to maintain part specifications and quality standards.
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 learn skills and operations.
Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.