Secondary Press Operator - 1st shift

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Sedalia, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on tools

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Secondary Press Operator for 1st shift. The role involves setting up, adjusting and operating coil-fed presses, with emphasis on safety, quality, and lean practices at the Sedalia site.

You will read prints and routings, use SAP for documentation, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining equipment and housekeeping standards. Join a team supporting world‑class brands.

Qualifications

• Read manuals, drawings, schematics and instructions with precision.
• Solid manual dexterity for handling tools and materials.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and tolerances.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate coil-fed presses.
• Safely perform tasks and report unsafe conditions.
• Support equipment maintenance with Lean initiatives (5S, TPM).
• Set up dies and gauges; adjust ram stroke to form materials.
• Pull prints and routings via SAP; reference drawings/blueprints.
• Inspect units for conformance to quality standards and tolerances.
• Maintain good housekeeping and perform other duties as directed; may work overtime.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Quality control

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Tools

SAP

Job description

Secondary Press Operator - 1st shift 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.

Position Summary:

The Press Operator shall be capable of setting up, adjusting, and operating coil-fed presses.

Essential Functions:

• Continuously safely perform all required tasks, 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.
• The Press Operator must also be capable of setting up dies and gauges as well as adjusting ram stroke to form materials to the proper angle to the capacity of the machine.
• The operator shall be capable of determining and making the required settings and/or adjustments to meet the job requirements.
• The operator shall be capable of pulling up prints & routings through SAP, working from drawings and/or blueprints, and possess the necessary knowledge of all precision measuring instruments (including the video) needed to do the required operations.
• The Press Operator shall be capable of performing all of the diversified operations assigned along with meeting satisfactory performance requirements.
• Capable of performing said operations to close tolerances and shall inspect units for conformity to quality standards as established for the department as a whole. Inspection is to include part and/or component defects and operation of all working parts.
• Additional responsibilities include good housekeeping and other assignments as directed by the Supervisor.
• The Operator 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

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 and #2 security solutions provider, 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.

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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail]. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) 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.