1st Shift Maintenance Technician (7:00am-3:30pm) $32.50/hour

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Shelbyville manufacturing team on the 1st shift (7:00am–3:30pm). This on‑site role supports production through hands‑on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements.

You will work with operators, engineering, and suppliers to keep lines running, perform tool and part inspections, and participate in cross‑training across operations. The position offers competitive pay and a path for skill development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA degree preferred.
• Solid shop math skills and ability to work with decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret prints.
• Basic mechanical ability; machine changes and operation experience.
• Ability to use basic tools, equipment, and gauges.
• Knowledge of SPC and basic computer skills such as machine controls, monitoring, and data entry.
• Light physical effort: lifting, pushing, pulling 5–25 pounds.
• English reading and writing. Understand safety and quality instructions.
• Flexibility to work overtime.
• Must not be on an active final coaching for any disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

• Interface with machine operators, engineering, and suppliers to support production & productivity goals.
• Perform effective and timely troubleshooting on all equipment problems (mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, PLCs).
• Complete machine improvements, rebuilds, and repairs quickly, cost efficiently and correctly.
• Assist with receipt, storage, issue, and return of tools and equipment; inspect, measure, and test completed tools and parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements of tools and equipment; conduct regular inspections to ensure tools are in proper working condition.
• Milling, setting, punch, and auto‑welding; adjustments and alignments; component specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including cross‑training in other operations.

Skills

Shop math

Read prints

Basic mechanical

Machine controls

SPC knowledge

Data entry

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Shift Assignment: 1st shift (7:00am-3:30pm)

Location: Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA

The Job

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be part of our Shelbyville Manufacturing team working as an on‑site employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with machine operators, engineering, and suppliers to support production & productivity goals.
• Perform effective and timely troubleshooting on all equipment problems (mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, PLCs).
• Complete machine improvements, rebuilds, and repairs quickly, cost efficiently and correctly.
• Assist with receipt, storage, issue, and return of tools and equipment; inspect, measure, and test completed tools and parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements of tools and equipment; conduct regular inspections to ensure tools are in proper working condition.
• Milling, setting, punch, and auto‑welding; adjustments and alignments; component specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including cross‑training in other operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA degree or equivalent preferred.
• Solid shop math skills and ability to work with decimals.
• Proficiency in reading & interpreting prints.
• Basic mechanical ability; machine changes and operation experience.
• Ability to use basic tools, equipment, and gauges.
• Knowledge of SPC and basic computer skills such as machine controls, monitoring, and data entry.
• Light physical effort: lifting, pushing, pulling 5–25 pounds.
• English reading and writing. Understand safety and quality instructions.
• Flexibility to work overtime.
• Must not be on an active final coaching for any disciplinary action.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Additional Information

• Opportunities to grow, learn, and belong in a global company with many brands.
• Volunteerism and sustainable business practices support local and global communities.

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.

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