Spot Welder

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Holliston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of welding and general sheet metal fabrication jobs, including MIG and TIG welding, gas welding and brazing, resistance spot and projection welding, on a large variety of parts, meeting strict weld quality and close part tolerance requirements. Able to work from engineering drawings or specs. Performs necessary operator preventive maintenance on welding equipment. Capable of setting up welding equipment to appropriate settings to produce quality welds. Uses fixtures and measuring equipment to ensure part tolerance. Performs other types of sheet metal work as required, possibly including punching, bending & forming, shearing, and other work as needed.

Requirements

Able to work from engineering drawings or specs.
Performs necessary operator preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
Capable of setting up welding equipment to appropriate settings to produce quality welds.
Uses fixtures and measuring equipment to ensure part tolerance.
Performs other types of sheet metal work as required, possibly including punching, bending & forming, shearing, and other work as needed.
Ability to read, write, perform basic math calculations, and communicate clearly.
Ability to organize and coordinate tasks; inspect, estimate, interpret, and use judgement.
May require certification.

Responsibilities

Performs responsibilities to meet requirements of internal and external customers.
Performs job responsibilities with attention to quality and continuous improvement.
Inspects and evaluates components, and rejects defective items.
Follows work instructions and procedures.
Sets up and operates a variety of production machines and tools including spot welders, scissor welder, projection welder, sander, punch presses, mig welder, tig welder, press brakes, and gas welder and others.
Selects correct tooling and fixtures and adjusts equipment to correct settings.
Reads and interprets blueprints, checking parts to prints to ensure that parts are manufactured to specifications.
Reviews and interprets job aids and shop orders.
Uses measuring instruments, such as verniers and gages, to measure material, making necessary adjustments to ensure quality parts.
Performs basic shop math calculations to correctly set up machine.
Reads, interprets and completes routine paperwork; records proper information.
Trains others on machine operation, safety, and department guidelines.
Notifies group leader immediately when problems arise.
Performs operator machine maintenance (clean, monitor for oil leaks, lubricate).
Checks lubrication levels, drains water traps, listens for unusual noises, and looks for worn belts and components.
Notifies group leader of problems.
Conforms to Health and Safety requirements and company policy.
Adheres to machine safety guidelines.
Wears required safety apparel, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and back braces.
Wears required hearing protection.
Uses proper lifting techniques to lift up to 75 lbs., anything over 75 pounds with apparatus assistance.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Flexible to accept changes in work assignments as required to meet customer requirements.
Versatile and capable of operating several machines and performing varied operations and assignments.
Regularity of attendance is essential to ensure a high quality product and smooth manufacturing operations.
Ability to work within extreme temperatures (55-100 degrees).