2nd Shift Holesaw Weld Operator – $22.89/hour

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

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Holesaw Weld Operator works as part of Stanley Black & Decker’s team in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The role involves setting up and operating equipment for blanking, heat-treat forming, and robotic TIG welding of holesaws. The operator follows work priorities, travelers, and written or verbal instructions; sets up and changes over forming furnaces and welders; loads parts and starts welding cycles; inspects welds and holesaws; adjusts equipment settings; and reworks or scraps products that do not meet specifications. The operator also records required data, maintains a clean work area and equipment, reports issues to the Foreman, and follows safety rules and practices. The position is described as demanding and fast-paced, with deadline pressures, competing demands, and changing priorities. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Training is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Compensation details include a stated rate of $21.00 per hour plus a 9% shift differential, totaling $22.89 per hour, and a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment. The posting also lists a salary range of $19.96–$20.47 per hour for the primary location.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One to two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate automatic blanking, heat-treat forming, and robotic TIG welding equipment for various sizes of holesaws.
Work from priorities, travelers, and written or verbal instructions.
Set up, change over, and operate the nitrogen forming furnace according to established procedures.
Set up robotic and semi-automatic TIG welders for various sizes.
Load shells and cups onto the robotic pallet or manually load them into the TIG welder chuck, then start the automatic welding cycle.
Visually inspect each saw for weld quality and check holesaws for roundness, weld height, and weld penetration.
Adjust speed, stroke length and position, seam current, and cup current to obtain proper heat.
Position the welding head and change tungsten tips as required, using the setting gauge and established procedures.
Rework or scrap saws that are out of specification.
Degrease cups when necessary, follow travelers, and record data according to established procedures.
Maintain equipment and the work area in a neat and clean condition.
Report discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, defective material, and unusual situations to the Foreman.
Observe and obey safety rules, regulations, and practices, and use required safety equipment and devices.
Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or directed.