Prototype Technician Apprentice — Hands-On Prototyping

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Prototype Technician Apprentice in Valley City, OH to support the prototype manufacturing team on-site. You will assist with developing new and existing outdoor power equipment, operate mills, lathes, and welding tools, and fabricate parts for engineering projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, reading blueprints, and collaborating with technicians. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, and the company offers growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Has genuine interest in hands-on mechanical work.
• Familiar with basic shop equipment (mills, lathes, welding).
• Willing to learn CNC, sheet metal fabrication and prototype assembly.
• Reads blueprints or diagrams and asks questions.
• Communicates clearly and works well in a team.
• Comfort with basic software such as MS Office.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to stand for extended periods in a shop.

Responsibilities

• Assist prototype technicians in developing new and existing outdoor power equipment.
• Use mills, CNC controls, lathes and metal equipment for prototyping parts.
• Fabricate sheet metal parts using press brakes for laser-cut blanks.
• Read blueprints and create prototype parts with correct materials.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical work

Willing to learn CNC

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Welding tools

CNC machines

Sheet metal fabrication

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Prototype Technician Apprentice in Valley City, OH to support the prototype manufacturing team on-site. You will assist with developing new and existing outdoor power equipment, operate mills, lathes, and welding tools, and fabricate parts for engineering projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, reading blueprints, and collaborating with technicians. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, and the company offers growth opportunities