Manufacturing Team Member IV

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot breakdowns, disassemble equipment, and replace defective machine components.
• 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 programs for each job, make offsets to the program, and make necessary machine feed, speed, and axis point adjustments.
• Maintain machine operation, check parts throughout run, and make necessary adjustments to ensure part specification and quality standards are maintained.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three (3) years experience or equivalent
• Metalworking or metal removal experience and CNC certification or metalworking/tooling certification preferred
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• 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

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls and mechanics
• Advanced programming skills

Benefits

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Disclaimer

This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor.

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 hr@kleintools.com.