Manufacturing Team Member III - 2nd shift - Mon-Fri - 1pm-9:30pm - KTB

Location

Mansfield, TX

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 11, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery and ownership inspires excellence. The Manufacturing Team Member III is responsible for operating and troubleshooting various types of semi-automated equipment to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe and other semi-automated equipment.
  • Troubleshoot machine issues by diagnosing breakdowns and replacing defective components.
  • Inspect product quality throughout production using measuring tools and record findings.
  • Read work orders and blueprints to identify specifications for machine setup.
  • Perform offsets and adjustments to ensure part specifications are maintained.
  • Conduct machine set-ups including changing fixtures and selecting/loading programs.
  • Perform general machine maintenance such as cleaning and checking oil and coolant levels.
  • Report production counts, scrap, and labor hours accurately.
  • Comply with 6S standards and participate in lean manufacturing activities.
  • Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas.

Requirements

  • Three years of related experience required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Knowledge in operating CNC, milling, grinding, or injection molding machines preferred.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
  • Ability to demonstrate basic math and computer skills.
  • Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions.
  • Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
  • Ability to obtain a Klein provided crane certification may be required.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • 2nd shift: Mon-Fri, 1pm-9:30pm

Benefits

PTO
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in Mansfield, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Mansfield, TX currently run a median of $22/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$22/hr across 10 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Mansfield, TX

We're tracking 17 other active welding openings in Mansfield, TX right now, from 8 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 683 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Mansfield, or widen the search to Texas.

Klein Tools currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Mansfield, TX

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