Production Associate- 1st shift

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:

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

The Production Associate is responsible for performing simple to complex manufacturing assembly and packaging operations using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment with minimal to no supervision.

• Perform intricate assembly operations according to the provided documentation. Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, rivets, adhesives, or other fasteners using a variety of different tools.
• Perform highly diversified work involving considerable adjusting, fitting, and aligning to very close tolerances and strict inspection standards.
• Disassemble and repair parts to correct malfunctions.
• Operate power tools such as drill presses, sanders, and grinders while following strict safety guidelines.
• Refer to drawings and written procedures for all work to be performed with limited verbal instruction required.
• Notify supervisor of missing or defective parts and/or tools or equipment problems.
• Identify product defects and report them to the supervisor.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly, complying with established 5S standards.
• Continuously look for ways to improve process flow and eliminate waste.
• Maintain a safe work environment to prevent on‑the‑job injuries by following and promoting company, OSHA, and EPA rules and regulations, implementing machine safeguards, recognizing and reporting safety hazards, and following all safety procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; three years of mechanical or assembly experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Five years of relevant experience is preferred. Working knowledge of machining, stamping, welding, and fabrication is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and proficiency in basic math and trigonometry.
• Communicate and work as a team member.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust 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