Machine Operator - 3rd shift, 11:00pm - 7:00am, $21.73 hourly + $2.25 shift premium plus *Sign-on Bonus*

Stanley Engineered Fastening LLC; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Engineered Fastening LLC in Decorah, IA is seeking a Machine Operator for the 11:00pm–7:00am shift. The role offers $21.73 per hour plus a $2.25 shift premium and a sign-on bonus, with opportunities to contribute to the production of precision fasteners.

You will set up and operate multiple machines under supervision, read blueprints, document data, and help maintain quality and safety standards on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Demonstrated base mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math.
• English communication skills and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines to meet print requirements.
• Read blueprints and select proper tooling under supervision.
• Maintain quality and record data per SPC/IATF16949.
• Follow safety guidelines and perform housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Teamwork

English communication

Identify equipment problems

Manufacturing process understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gages and gauging techniques

Micrometer

Caliper

Job description

Machine Operator - 3rd shift, 11:00pm - 7:00am, $21.73 hourly + $2.25 shift premium plus Sign-on Bonus

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future. STANLEY® Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions, with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry-leading brands such as Avdel®, Integra™ Nelson®, Optima®, POP®, and Tucker®. We empower engineers in Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial sectors with innovative products that ensure efficiency, reliability, and quality in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Our skilled team develops, manufactures, and distributes cutting‑edge fastening and joining solutions to meet modern engineering and manufacturing challenges. 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™.

What You’ll Do

As a Machine Operator, you’ll be part of our manufacturing team located in Decorah, IA. You’ll get to:

With supervision, maintains high-quality standards and meets production requirements in the set‑up and manufacture of fasteners on one or more varieties of manufacturing equipment.

Principal Activities: Quality Requirements

• Follows all established SPC procedures, including those described in the Company’s SPC guidelines.
• Shall have a basic understanding of how to complete SPC sampling and charting and do any additional required SP paperwork.
• Must be able to identify and respond to various patterns or conditions that occur on SPC charts.
• Follows all first piece inspection procedures and assists other operators with first piece inspection.
• Responsible for legible completion and signing of production prints, hourly.
• Ability to use all gages and gaging techniques as required and uses personal micrometer and caliper.
• Maintains required quality levels and does not exceed scrap or discrepant material limitations.

Productivity Requirements

• Ability to set‑up and operate one or more varieties of machines under close supervision to meet print requirements.
• Be able to read all manufacturing blueprints and select proper tooling or tool rework with supervision.
• Evaluates simple tooling and simple maintenance problems independently and refers more difficult and complex problems to lead person or supervisor.
• Maintains production efficiencies of 40%-60% of machine group capacities.
• Communicates all necessary information through shift changes.
• Makes minor repairs and assists maintenance in major repairs.
• Other duties as assigned by lead person or supervisor.

Equipment Maintenance/Safety/Housekeeping

• Provides preventive maintenance on machines, including oil changes and greasing at proper time intervals.
• Observes machines for proper operation and reports problems to lead person or supervisor.
• Follows all company safety rules and OSHA regulations, wears all prescribed safety equipment in carrying out work assignments and reports any hazardous conditions to lead person or supervisor.
• Ensures machines are cleaned out thoroughly after each order and floors workbenches, tool carts and gage tables are kept neat and orderly.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Record date for SPC and IATF16949 documentation.

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:

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated base mechanical skills, aptitude.
• Basic math skills, add, subtract, multiply and divide, for blueprint reading, gaging, etc.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate in English in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to identify basic equipment problems.
• Ability to visualize and understand the manufacturing process.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to legibly complete signoffs and record data for IATF16949 requirements.
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and practices.
• Ability to gain knowledge in IATF16949 and ISO14001 requirements.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Previous machine or set-up/operating experience.
• Previous experience reading gages, micrometers and blueprints.
• Forklift operation/material-handling experience.
• Computer literate.

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!

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Wellness program
• Disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products
• Discount programs for many other vendors and partners

Work experience for 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.

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) 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.

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