Drill Press Operator

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Perks for you include:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

Come join our team as a Drill Press operator. If you are someone who wants to make and impact and build your career this is the place for you!

• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following company and OSHA safety rules and regulations, understanding machine safeguards, recognizing and reporting safety hazards, and wearing require PPE.
• Perform various types of press operations, or other manual tasks by hand per verbal work instructions to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards.
• Inspect product for quality using go/no-go gauge and/or visual inspections.
• Inform supervision of any production or quality problems.
• Report accurate count of production parts, scrap, and labor hours by completing required paperwork.
• 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma (GED) is preferred. Must be familiar with OSHA regulations and have the ability to work well with others.

Sitting, standing, walking up to 10 hours per day (can rotate), bending/twisting neck up to 2 hours per day (interruptive), bending/twisting waist up to 2 hours per day (interruptive), hand movement, up to 10 hours per day (repetitive), arm movement up to 10 hours per day (repetitive), pushing/pulling weight (assisted), up to 2 hours per day (interruptive), and lifting weight, up to 45 pounds, up to 2 hours per day (interruptive).

This role pays $16.50 . In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

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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