3rd Shift Cell Operator - Portaband Weld - $22.64/hour

Stanley Black & Decker•Shelbyville, KY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Band Saw Cell Operator works on-site with the Shelbyville Manufacturing team in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The role maintains equipment and processes Porta Band blades through cutting, welding, grinding, annealing, grit blasting, inspection, and packing. The position is assigned to the third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., at a stated rate of $21.14 per hour plus shift premium, totaling $22.64 per hour. The operator sets up and adjusts automated cutoff and welding equipment, checks product dimensions and machine settings, removes weld flash, maintains machine components, documents work and maintenance, performs inspections and tests, and prepares blades for shipment. The role also includes scheduled maintenance, handling scrap and rework, following ISO 9001 requirements and safety practices, reporting problems, and cross-training in other operations as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; an associate degree or equivalent from a college or technical school is also preferred.
Solid shop math skills and ability to work with decimals.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting prints.
Basic mechanical ability and experience with machine changes and operation.
Ability to use and operate basic tools, equipment, and gauges.
Knowledge of SPC and basic computer skills, including machine controls, monitoring, and data entry.
Ability to read and write English and understand and comprehend safety and quality instructions.
Flexibility to work overtime.
No written disciplinary action for violation of company policy, production, or safety within the last six months.
No written disciplinary action for attendance within the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree or equivalent from a college or technical school.

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment and processes used to cut off, weld, grind, anneal, grit blast, inspect, and pack Porta Band blades.
Set up and adjust the automatic cutoff machine with a coil of band saw material; set stops for the required length and the counter for the required quantity; start the automatic cycle and check that the length is correct.
Transfer blades to the resistance butt welder, adjust the welding machine as needed, and check its time and temperature controls.
Use a grinding wheel and/or belt grinder to remove weld flash from both sides and the back of blades.
Keep welder jaws clean and free from flash; periodically reverse, remove, or replace them as required.
Dress the abrasive wheel and remove and replace it as necessary.
Complete required documentation.
Perform required inspections and tests throughout manufacturing and prepare blades for packing in shipping containers.
Perform scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on machines and equipment, including disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and repairs as required.
Record required information on the maintenance log sheet.
Properly handle scrap, rework, and mixed product and conform to ISO 9001 requirements.
Follow safety rules, regulations, and practices and use required safety equipment and devices.
Immediately notify a supervisor, maintenance, or quality when a problem occurs with the job, equipment, or product.
Perform other assigned duties, including cross-training in other operations.