1st Shift - Lab Technician

Stanley Black and Decker; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global tool company as a Lab Technician, where you will conduct tests on metal fasteners in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This role involves following engineering specifications, performing mechanical tests, and documenting results to improve product quality. You'll be part of an innovative team that embraces a diverse culture and promotes career growth.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Detail and data-oriented mindset necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on metal fasteners under supervision.
• Perform mechanical performance tests using calibrated equipment.
• Document test results and collaborate with engineering teams.

Skills

Detail oriented

Data oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates degree (A.A.)

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1st Shift - Lab Technician

Apply locations Brea, CA, United States time type Full time posted on Posted 18 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-1000039639

Lab Technician

Come Build The World With Us!

This is the career you’ve been waiting for your whole life. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black & Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Where You Will Work

Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) is the primary division of Stanley Black & Decker Aerospace. We are a leading innovator and strategic partner in the manufacturing of fasteners, fittings, and engineered products for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. CAM is currently comprised of nine subsidiaries across the United States split among three segments.

Job Summary:

Under close supervision of the lead, Investigates and conducts experiments concerned with physical characteristics, properties, and processing of metal fasteners.

Essential Functions

• Read and understand technical specifications on test procedures
• Follow qualification test plans with guidance from engineering
• Perform torque and mechanical performance tests on fasteners using calibrated testing equipment such as torque wrenches, and micrometers
• Prepare fastener samples and fixtures according to test specifications, industry standards and customer requirements.
• Accurately set up and operate torque testing equipment, recording critical data such as breakaway torque, installation torque, and removal torque
• Analyze and document test results, identify deviations, and provide insight on test results for internal teams or customers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot torque wrenches and test bolt measuring devices for optimal use
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality protocols related to fastener testing and laboratory safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to evaluate fastener performance and support product development.
• Maintain detailed records of test procedures, sample identification, and results for traceability and audit compliance.
• Assist in the development and improvement of testing methods and fixtures for unique or custom fastener applications
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and industry best practices.
• Organize testing kits and follow report-out structure on status of in process testing

Tasks

• Communicates job status, relevant information to coworkers as well as informing operators on the floor of defective product while performing inspection on the shop floor
• Completes assigned tasks, functions and special projects in a timely manner
• Read and understand written work instructions
• Keeps work area organized and clean at all times.
• Observes all safety regulations in all duties.
• Performs other duties as required

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity for detailed work
• Must Be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and waist to floor occasionally
• Must be able to stand throughout the entire shift.
• Must be able to work in an un-air conditioned, well ventilated and/or air conditioned shop environment.

Qualifications

Associates’ degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must know basic computer skills.
• Must be very detail and data oriented

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

Stanley Black & Decker is one of the world's largest, fastest growing and most dynamic companies.SBD, a Fortune 200 companyis a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems, with unique growth platforms and a track record of sustained profitable growth.

EEO:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail] . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.

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