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

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Shelbyville, KY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Band Saw Cell Operator works on-site as part of the Shelbyville Manufacturing team in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The role operates and maintains equipment used to cut, weld, grind, anneal, grit blast, inspect, and pack Porta Band blades. The position is assigned to the third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The stated base rate is $21.14 per hour, plus a shift premium, for a total of $22.64 per hour.

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.
  • Proficient 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.
  • Light physical effort, equivalent to lifting, pushing, and pulling 5 to 25 pounds.
  • Flexibility to work overtime.
  • No written disciplinary action for violation of company policy, production, or safety within the last six months, and no written disciplinary action for attendance within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain equipment used to cut off, weld, grind, anneal, grit blast, inspect, and pack Porta Band blades.
  • Set up and adjust the automatic cut-off 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, make necessary machine adjustments, and check time and temperature controls.
  • Remove weld flash from both sides and the back of blades using a grinding wheel and/or belt grinder.
  • Keep welder jaws clean and free of flash; periodically reverse, remove, or replace jaws as required. Dress the abrasive wheel 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 disassembling, cleaning, lubricating, and repairing as required; record required information in the maintenance log.
  • Properly handle scrap, rework, and mixed product, and comply with ISO 9001.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and other partner programs
  • Wellness program
  • Access to learning resources, including a digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university
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