Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Provides power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, engineered fastening systems and industrial solutions.
1st Shift Production Operator - $18.00/hour
Operate machinery to produce parts, inspect quality, and maintain safety in a plant.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The operator is responsible for safely operating all departmental machinery to prepare pieces for final assembly, following work instructions and departmental requirements. Duties include running production, moving parts, deburring, grinding, polishing, inspecting finished pieces for conformance, documenting production data and labor transactions, and reporting machine malfunctions or non‑conforming parts. The employee must communicate and cooperate with coworkers to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety, keep machines and work areas clean, adhere to safety procedures, and attend work consistently, including overtime as needed. • Operate departmental machinery safely and productively per work instructions. • Run production, move parts, and perform deburring, grinding, and polishing. • Inspect finished pieces for conformance to specifications. • Document production data, labor transactions, and identification tags. • Identify and report machine malfunctions or non‑conforming parts. • Communicate and cooperate with team to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety. • Maintain clean machines and work area; follow safety procedures. • Read and interpret blueprints; use micrometers, calipers, and basic measuring tools. • Operate spot welders, back benders, rollers; lift/push/pull up to 40 lb.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸machine operation
- ▸production run
- ▸quality inspection
- ▸data documentation
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸blueprint reading
What You Bring
Qualifications include basic computer skills and the ability to read and interpret blueprints, as well as proficiency with measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers. Physical demands involve standing 8–10 hours daily, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 40 lb, and using equipment like spot welders, back benders, and rollers while frequently walking, twisting, bending, reaching, and performing fine manipulation. Overtime may be required, and consistent attendance is essential. • Attend work consistently; overtime may be required. • Stand 8–10 hours daily and perform physical tasks such as walking, twisting, bending, and fine manipulation.
Requirements
- ▸blueprint reading
- ▸micrometer
- ▸caliper
- ▸computer skills
- ▸spot welder
- ▸consistent attendance
Benefits
The Production Operator position offers a $1,250 sign‑on bonus and eligibility for quarterly bonuses. The role is based at 5757 W. 130th Street in Parma, Ohio. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days), tuition reimbursement, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other vendor programs. Career development is supported through multiple career paths, access to the Lean Academy and an online university for certifications, and a lifelong learning philosophy. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, encourages community involvement, and offers a purpose‑driven environment. • Receive $1,250 sign‑on bonus and eligibility for quarterly bonuses. • Competitive salary with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, ESPP, PTO, and tuition reimbursement. • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other vendor programs. • Access to learning resources, Lean Academy, and online university for certifications. • Inclusive, diverse culture with career growth across 60+ brands.
Work Environment
Onsite