3rd Shift Cell Operator - Portaband Weld - $21.14 plus shift differential

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Shelbyville, KY
$21Onsite

About The Position

As a Band Saw Cell Operator, you’ll be part of our Shelbyville Manufacturing team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to maintain equipment to cut off, weld, grind, anneal, grit blast, inspect and pack Porta Band blades. This role involves setting up and adjusting automatic cut off machines, transferring blades to a resistance butt welder, removing weld flash, maintaining welder jaws and grinding wheels, completing required documentation, performing inspections and tests, preparing blades for packing, and performing regularly scheduled maintenance on machines and equipment. You will also be responsible for properly handling scrap, rework, and mixed product, conforming to ISO 9001 standards, observing all safety rules and regulations, and notifying supervisors of any issues. The role also includes performing other duties as assigned and cross-training in other operations.

Requirements

  • Solid shop math skills and ability to work with decimals
  • Proficient in reading & interpreting prints
  • Basic mechanical ability; machine changes and operation experience
  • Ability to use and operate basic tools, equipment, & gages
  • Knowledge of SPC and basic computer skills such as machine controls & monitoring, and data entry
  • Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds
  • Ability to read and write English; understand and comprehend instructions for safety and quality
  • Flexibility to work overtime
  • No written disciplinary action for violation of company policy, production or safety within last six months.
  • No written disciplinary action for attendance within last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • AA degree or equivalent from college or technical school preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maintain equipment to cut off, weld, grind, anneal, grit blast, inspect and pack Porta Band blades.
  • Set up and adjust automatic cut off machine with coil of band saw material. Set stops for required length and counter for required quantity. Start automatic cycle and check for proper length.
  • Transfer blades to resistance butt welder, make necessary adjustments to welding machine, check time and temperature controls.
  • Using grinding wheel and/or belt grinder, remove weld flash from both sides and back of blade.
  • Maintain welder jaws clean and free from flash. Periodically reverse jaws or remove and replace as required. Dress abrasive wheel and remove and replace as necessary.
  • Complete required documentation.
  • Perform all required inspections and tests throughout the manufacturing process and prepare blades for packing in shipping containers.
  • Perform regularly scheduled daily, weekly and monthly maintenance to all machines and equipment. Disassemble, clean, lubricate and repair as required. Post required information to maintenance log sheet.
  • Properly handle all scrap, rework, and mixed product as well as conform to ISO 9001.
  • Observe and obey all safety rules, regulations and practices and employ all safety equipment and devices.
  • Notify supervisor, maintenance, or quality immediately when a problem occurs with any part of your job, equipment, or product.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-training in other operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • Wellness program
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid vacation, holidays & personal days
  • Discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
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