2nd Shift Carbide Grind Operator

Carbide Grind Operator – 2nd shift, M-F, 5:00pm – 1:30am – Pay Range $19.91-$23.21/hour plus 9% shift differential

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

As a Carbide Grind Operator, you’ll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in East Longmeadow, MA. You’ll get to set up and operate multiple machines and equipment including welders and grinders to produce Carbide‑Tipped Saw products following established practices and procedures.

• Adjust guides, vise and payoff including singular and multiple grinding head units. Set up and align grinding wheels to achieve proper rake angles, chamfer, height, etc.; set and adjust indexing cams, roller drives, guides; change wheels, belts; oil, grease, and lubricate equipment as required. Check and maintain coolant system and fluid levels. Set and adjust speeds and feeds to maximize operating efficiency.
• Use overhead electric hoist to load coils onto and remove coils from equipment. Use hydraulic and hand truck to move materials and products around the department.
• Monitor operation of multiple machines and assure product quality. Make first piece and conduct ongoing inspections using optical comparator and other instruments to check profile and dimensions. Check micrometers at the start of each shift and post findings.
• Keep and maintain required records, counts, information, and data. Perform routine maintenance on machines and post maintenance checks on provided forms.
• Detect and report defective and unsafe equipment and materials, as well as unusual situations, to supervisor. Observe and obey all safety rules, practices, and procedures. Wear and employ all required safety equipment and devices. Clean and maintain equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the job and apply skills and knowledge in a range of processes, procedures, and systems or maintain deep skills in a single area.

• Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers.
• 1–2 years of preferred experience.
• Use of numbers including decimals.
• Light physical effort required (lifting, pushing, pulling 5–25 pounds).
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

• 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.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.

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