2nd Shift Holesaw Weld Operator – $22.89/hour

Stanley Black & Decker • East Longmeadow, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanley Black & Decker is hiring a Holesaw Weld Operator for its team in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The operator sets up and operates equipment used in automatic blanking, heat-treat forming, and robotic TIG welding of holesaws. The position is fast-paced and demanding, with deadline pressures, competing demands, and changing priorities.

The role works from production priorities and written or verbal instructions. The operator sets up and changes over nitrogen forming furnaces and robotic or semi-automatic TIG welders, loads holesaw components, starts welding cycles, inspects weld quality, adjusts machine settings, and reworks or scraps out-of-spec products. The operator also records production data, maintains equipment and the work area, and follows safety procedures.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The training schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The posting advertises pay of $21.00 per hour plus a 9% shift differential, totaling $22.89 per hour, and a $500 sign-on bonus payable after 90 days. It also lists an hourly salary range of $19.96 to $20.47, noting that the offered rate can vary based on factors such as location, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience.

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

• Work from production 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 a robotic pallet or manually load them into the TIG welder chuck.
• Start the automatic welding cycle.
• Visually inspect each saw for weld quality.
• Adjust speed, stroke length and position, seam current, and cup current to achieve 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.
• Check holesaws for roundness, weld height, and weld penetration.
• Degrease cups when necessary, work from 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 other unusual situations to the Foreman.
• Follow safety rules, regulations, and practices, and use required safety equipment and devices.
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned 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
• $500 sign-on bonus paid after 90 days of employment
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools, products, and partner programs
• Learning and development resources, including Lean Academy and an online university
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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