Production Assembler I

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking an Assembler in Sedalia, MO. This full-time role involves assembling products from components, following routings, and ensuring quality. You will inspect units, maintain equipment, and support lean initiatives like 5S and TPM. Overtime may be required as posted by management.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Basic tools knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Good manual dexterity essential.
• Ability to read instructions in manuals, drawings, and schematics with precision.
• Solid understanding of quality control principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products using manufactured or purchased components.
• Ensure assemblies meet required specifications and tolerances.
• Inspect units for paint quality, defects, and proper operation of parts.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; participate in 5S and TPM initiatives.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Quality control understanding

Verbal and written communication

Hand tools experience

Job description

Sedalia, MO, United States

Full time

Position Summary

The Assembler position performs all tasks involved in the assembly of the company’s products using manufactured and/or purchased components.

Essential Functions

Assembler shall be capable of performing all of the diversified assembly and erection operations, as well as to assemble intricate large or small mechanical built products of a heavy nature along with meeting satisfactory performance requirements.

The Assembler shall be familiar with the prescribed operations on product routings and job set-up charts.

Capable of performing said operations to close tolerances and shall inspect the units for conformity to quality standards as established for the department as a whole. Inspection is to include paint quality and coverage, component defects and operation of all working parts.

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.

• Take an active role in caring for the equipment to prevent breakdowns and defects and help increase overall equipment efficiency through 5S, TPM (total productive maintenance), and other Lean Manufacturing initiatives directed by the Sedalia site.

• Additional responsibilities include good housekeeping and other assignments as directed by the Supervisor.

• The Assembler shall be able to work overtime as requested and posted by management.

Competencies

Teamwork

Adaptability

Integrity

Dependability & Reliability

Initiative

Qualifications

Basic computer knowledge

Good manual dexterity

Ability to read instructions represented in manuals, drawings, schematics etc. and follow them with precision

Good understanding of quality control principles

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Experience and ability in using hand tools

Age 18 years or older

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.

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.

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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.