2nd Shift Band Weld Operator - $22.89/hour

Stanley Black & Decker; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in East Longmeadow, MA is seeking a Band Weld Operator for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:15 pm–11:45 pm). Base pay is $21.00/hr with a 9% shift differential totaling $22.89/hr, plus a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating band weld lines, inspecting welds, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should have 1–2 years of relevant experience and HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers.
• Ability to work with numbers including decimals.
• Light physical effort; lifting 5–25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain band saw welders and grinders to produce blades.
• Adjust clamps for blade width and tooth spacing; control cycle timings.
• Inspect welds; perform annealing and grinding to shape blades.
• Maintain equipment and complete required documentation.
• Follow safety rules and wear protective gear.

Skills

Chart reading

Micrometers

Numerical skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Band Weld Operator (2nd Shift) Monday - Friday, 3:15 pm-11:45 pm
$21.00/hour + 9% shift differential totaling $22.89/hour
$500 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

What You'll Do

As a Band Weld Operator, you'll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker Team located in East Longmeadow MA. You'll get to:

General Responsibilities:

• Perform various duties to set up, operate and maintain equipment to automatic band cutter automatic welders, grind and anneal a variety of sizes and types if Bi-Metal, Carbide, Carbon and other types of bands saw blade material of various widths, thicknesses, and tooth configurations to produce finished band saw blades; following standard, established methods, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Receive coil stock and cut to proper size based on cut tags for welding on multiply weld lines. Adjust welding machine clamps for blade width, thickness and tooth spacing. Set time and temperature controls as required, clamp ends of blade in machine, position flash guard and actuate cycle.
• After welding, and preliminary anneal depending on size and type of blade, transfer welded blades to grinder. Perform periodic visual checks for proper weld, alignment and tooth spacing at weld.
• Use grinding wheel and/or belt grinder to remove welding flash from both sides and back of welded blade. Check back of blade as required with dial indicator. Move blade to gullet grinder and grind flash from gullet and shape welded gullet to match original shape.
• Maintain welder jaws clean and free from flash. Periodically reverse jaws or remove and replace as required. Dress abrasive wheel and remove and replace as necessary. Complete required documentation.
• Perform regularly scheduled daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of all machines and equipment. Disassemble, clean, lubricate and repair as required. Post required information to maintenance log sheet. Some operators calibrate, adjust or repair gauges and precision measuring instruments used on the job.
• Observe and obey all safety rules, regulations and practices and employ all safety equipment and devices.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed. (this position requires you to run a wide width band weld line)

Demanding, fast-paced position resulting from deadline pressures, simultaneous competing demands and changing priorities

Requirements:

• Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers
• 1-2 years experience preferred
• Use of numbers including decimals
• Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

What You'll Receive

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

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We're visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!

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.

The Salary range for this position is $19.96 - $20.47. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hourly rate offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements.

The hourly rate range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The hourly rate range may vary for other locations.

The successful candidate may be eligible for general wage increases.

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock P