2nd Shift Band Weld Operator - $22.89/hour

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•East Longmeadow, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Band Weld Operator is part of Stanley Black & Decker’s team in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining automatic band-cutting and welding equipment, along with grinding and annealing various types and sizes of bandsaw blade material to produce finished blades according to established methods and procedures. This position runs a wide-width band weld line and is demanding and fast-paced, with deadline pressures, competing demands, and changing priorities. The operator receives and cuts coil stock to specified sizes, adjusts welding equipment for blade dimensions and tooth spacing, sets time and temperature controls, and welds blade ends. After welding, the operator checks weld quality and alignment, removes welding flash with grinders, shapes the welded gullet, and performs other finishing work. The role also includes equipment maintenance, documentation, safety compliance, and, for some operators, calibration or repair of gauges and precision measuring instruments.

Requirements

Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers.
Ability to use numbers, including decimals.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Light physical effort, equivalent to lifting, pushing, or pulling 5 to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain automatic band cutters, welders, grinders, and annealing equipment to produce finished bandsaw blades.
Receive coil stock and cut it to the required size based on cut tags for welding on multiple weld lines.
Adjust welding machine clamps for blade width, thickness, and tooth spacing; set time and temperature controls; position blade ends and flash guard; and operate the welding cycle.
Perform preliminary annealing as required and visually check welds for quality, alignment, and tooth spacing.
Use grinding wheels or belt grinders to remove welding flash from the sides and back of welded blades, checking blade backs with a dial indicator as required.
Use a gullet grinder to remove flash and shape the welded gullet to match its original shape.
Keep welder jaws clean and free of flash; reverse or replace jaws as needed.
Dress, remove, and replace abrasive wheels as needed.
Complete required documentation and maintenance log entries.
Perform scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, including disassembling, cleaning, lubricating, and repairing machines and equipment as required.
Calibrate, adjust, or repair gauges and precision measuring instruments when assigned.
Follow safety rules and practices and use required safety equipment and devices.
Perform other similar or related duties as required or directed.

Benefits

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