Own the craft. Elevate the line.
Imagine this: it’s 6:30 AM in Trevose, PA. You review a new print, map the sequence, rough cut on the mill, finish on the grinder, and by early afternoon you’re validating a progressive die that will hit production tomorrow. If that rhythm sounds right, you’ll thrive as our Toolroom Machinist building and repairing high-precision dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
Grow with Klein Tools
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Profit sharing plus a 401(k) company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Discounts on Klein Tools products
- Education and professional development assistance
The challenge
- Convert sketches, blueprints, specifications, and models into actionable build plans that maximize safety and efficiency.
- Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders; machine parts and confirm they meet spec.
- Assemble, repair, and upgrade dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges using both hand and machine tools.
- Design work-aid templates and jigs to speed fabrication.
- Diagnose tooling issues; perform corrective repairs and operate dies/progressive dies during testing.
- Verify all dimensions using dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers, micrometers, and similar precision tools.
- Assess existing tooling and recommend construction/function improvements.
- Turn general descriptions into specifications; sketch tool concepts to communicate designs.
- Uphold 6S—keep the area clean, organized, and inspection-ready; take on other related tasks as needed.
On-site schedule
Based in our Trevose, PA facility. Regular hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT.
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience; Associate degree or vocational Tool & Die certification preferred.
- Hands-on knowledge of machines and tools—their design, use, maintenance, and repair—plus sound tooling/design techniques.
- Ability to read prints with dimensions/tolerances; proficient with micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and related metrology.
- Competence in basic mathematics and trigonometry.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Physical demands
Expect periods of standing, walking, or sitting; frequent hand use to handle/feel parts and tools; reaching; stair climbing; and balancing. At times you’ll stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and must be able to talk/hear and, when needed, taste/smell. You can occasionally lift or move up to 35 lbs. Required vision includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
How we win
- Quality
- Customer Obsession
- Innovation
- Ownership
- Teamwork
See what we’re building at kleintools.com.
EEO Statement
*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
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