2nd Shift Composite Weld Operator - $22.89/hour

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

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Composite Weld Operator for their facility in East Longmeadow, MA. This role involves operating and maintaining equipment to produce bi-metal coil stock by deburring and ultrasonically cleaning low carbon backing material and high speed steel wire, then electron beam welding them together. The operator will be responsible for setting up and adjusting welding equipment, inspecting the quality of the weld, maintaining cleaning equipment, and monitoring the operation. Safety is a key aspect of this role, requiring adherence to all safety rules and the use of safety equipment. The position also includes performing other similar or related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers
• Use of numbers including decimals
• Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years’ preferred experience

Responsibilities

• Perform required duties to set up, operate and maintain one or two sequential lines of equipment to deburr and ultrasonically clean a variety of sized of low carbon backing material and high speed steel wire to electron beam weld the two materials to form bi-metal coil stock.
• Mount pancake or oscillating coils of backing material on appropriate play out stand using overhead electric hoist.
• Spark test to confirm type of material and feed ebd through deburring rolls, washer, welder, defect detector and on to take up reel.
• Mount high speed wire at washer and feed through welder.
• Set up welder, install inner and outer locks, and replace seals at vacuum chamber.
• Adjust welding beam, regulate speed, and adjust voltage and amperage as required.
• Inspect welded material with microscope to assure proper location, shape and quality of bead.
• Remove and dispose of burring shavings.
• Remove burring rolls, clean mounts and bearings, add lubrication, reverse or replace rollers in matching pairs.
• Lap rollers in automatic lapping machine, wash and inspect sharpened cutters under microscope.
• Maintain ultrasonic cleaner adding caustic solution; maintain level of warm and cold-water rinse.
• Dump and clean tanks, change seals, felt pads, fluid, air filters, etc. as required.
• Monitor operation throughout.
• Observe welding through optical lens make necessary corrections and adjustments.
• Note signal light as take up coil approaches capacity, run to visual mark, cut band and start end on new reel.
• Wire completed coil in two places and transfer coil to annealing or temporary holding rack using tilting table and overhead hoist.
• Observe and obey all safety rules, regulations and practices and employ all safety equipment and devices.
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Purpose-Driven Company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED