Sort Machine Sort Operator - 2nd shift, 3:00pm - 11:00 pm, $20.89 hourly + $2.25 shift premium + *Sign-on Bonus*

Stanley Engineered Fastening LLC; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Stanley Engineered Fastening LLC in Decorah, IA is seeking a Sort Machine Operator on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3pm-11pm). You will set up and run automatic sorting machines, inspect parts against blueprints, and log production data to ensure quality and timely output.

Responsibilities include training teammates, maintaining equipment with sensors and gauges, and willingness to work overtime as needed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read micrometers, calipers and dial gauges.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run all automatic sorting machines according to quality standards.
• Box, label and pallet products.
• Adjust sensors, table and rollers on sorting equipment.
• Ensure parts meet blueprint specifications and sorting schedule."
• Log parts sorted with part number, quantity, customer and time.
• Train others to operate sorting equipment.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Micrometer usage

Dial gauge reading

IATF16949/ISO14001 knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electro-mechanical equipment

Vision sorters

Fasteners knowledge

Job description

Sort Machine Operator- 2nd Shift, M-F 3pm - 11pm, Pay Rate $20.89 + $2.25 shift premium 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™.

Sound like you.

Join us and be part of a company at the forefront of technological evolution, delivering solutions that shape the future of the fastening industry.

What You’ll Do:

As a Sort Machine Operator, you’ll be part of our Decorah Operations team located in Decorah, IA.

You’ll get to:

• Set up all pre-existing and new products and run all automatic sorting machines according to current quality standards.
• The sorting machines include: Mectron, Kotsu, Retina, CCM, Dowel Pin, Roll Sorters and our internal sorting machines.
• Box, label and pallet products.
• Sets up automatic sorting machine adjusting the machine sensors, machine table and roller.
• Run fasteners through the sorting machine, ensuring parts ran through as “good parts”, meet blueprint specifications and sorting “hot” schedule is followed.
• Using micrometer, caliper and dial gauges, regularly checks “good” parts to ensure they continue to meet blueprint specs.
• Recognized defects in parts that the sorting machine cannot distinguish.
• Prior to run, sets counter to reflect required pieces per box to full box quantity, per customer requirements.
• After each sort run, logs list of parts sorted indicating part number, pieces, customer and time required to sort.
• Has knowledge and experience on setting up new products on all sort equipment with very little or no supervision.
• Demonstrates leadership and self-motivated skills on all machine sorting equipment.
• Trains other employees to operate any/all of the machine sorters.
• Must be available to work overtime.

HOUSE KEEPING/SAFETY:

Maintain cleanliness of work area. Follows all company safety policies and procedures.

OTHER AREAS OF ASSISTANCE:

Assists in other areas of the warehouse as time requires. This includes bagging parts, packaging parts and shipping. Performs other duties as requested by the Supervisor or Lead person.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:

As needed, cleans machine, sensors and cameras, table and rollers to ensure proper operation of machine. Grease machine at required intervals.

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.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read micrometers, caliper and use dial gauges.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of electro‑mechanical equipment (fiber optics and vision sorters).
• Knowledge of fasteners.
• Previous experience on similar machine sort equipment.
• Other essential skills for operating similar equipment.

What You’ll Receive:

• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

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].

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.

Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.

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.