2nd Shift Carbide Grind Operator – $24.07/hour

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in East Longmeadow, MA is hiring a Carbide Grind Operator for the 5:00pm–5:00am shift with a training window 5:00pm–1:30am. Pay starts at $22.09/hour plus a 9% shift differential. The role involves precise grinding, setup, and quality checks on multiple machines.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and 1–2 years’ experience is preferred. Benefits include medical/dental/life coverage, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and tool discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with micrometers and measurement charts.
• 1–2 years of related grinding/operator experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 5–25 pounds and handle light physical work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust grinding heads, rails, guides, and wheels for accurate dimensions.
• Load and unload materials using hoists and hand trucks, monitor coolant systems.
• Perform first piece checks and ongoing inspections with optical equipment.
• Maintain records and report hazards or equipment issues promptly.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Micrometers

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

East Longmeadow, MA, United States

Full time

REQ-1000052623

Pay: $22.09 plus 9% shift differential

Monday – Friday, 5:00pm – 5:00am. (Training 5:00pm - 1:30am)

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™. Sounds 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 Carbide Grind Operator , you’ll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in East Longmeadow, MA. You’ll get to:

Responsibilities:

• Operation requires various adjustments to guides, vise and payoff including singular and multiple grinding head units. Set ups are exacting requiring setting and aligning grinding wheels to achieve proper rake angles, chamfer, height, etc. Set and adjust indexing cams, roller drives, guides; change wheels, belts; oil, grease and lube equipment as required. Check and maintain coolant system and fluid levels. Set and adjust speeds and feeds to maximize operating efficiency.
• Operation requires use of overhead electric hoist to load coils onto and remove coils from equipment. Use hydraulic and hand truck to move materials and products about the department.
• Monitor operation of multiple machines and assure quality of product. Make first piece and numerous ongoing inspections using optical comparator and other instruments to check profile and dimensions. Check micrometers at start of each shift and post findings.
• Keep and maintain required records, counts, information and data. Perform some routine maintenance to machine and post maintenance checks on forms provided.
• Detect and report defective and unsafe equipment and materials, as well as unusual situations to supervisor. Observe and obey all safety rules, practices and procedures. Wear and employ all required safety equipment and devices. Clean and maintain equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the job and apply skills and knowledge in a range of processes, procedures, and systems or requires deep skills in a single area.

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers
• 1-2 years’ preferred experience
• 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

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• 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 $22.09 - $22.65

• 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 Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

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 43,500 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.

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.

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.

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.

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This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.

For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.