Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Provides power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, engineered fastening systems and industrial solutions.
1st Shift Hot Punch Operator
Operate multiple furnaces, punch press, and welders while ensuring quality and safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key duties include learning to operate equipment such as a horizontal furnace, butt welder, and punch press; working with the team to meet quality and production goals; flexing hours as demand dictates; and participating in safety initiatives. The operator must also be willing to cross‑train on multiple machines and contribute to process improvements. • Operate a horizontal furnace, butt welder, and punch press while managing up to five furnaces concurrently. • Collaborate with team members to achieve quality and production targets and adjust schedules based on demand. • Participate in safety initiatives and ensure compliance with customer quality standards. • Cross‑train on multiple pieces of equipment and perform hands‑on troubleshooting and process improvements. • Apply 5S and TPM principles in daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸furnace ops
- ▸butt welding
- ▸punch press
- ▸process improvement
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸5s tpm
What You Bring
Located in East Longmeadow, MA, the role requires strong time‑management skills to run five furnaces simultaneously while working collaboratively in a team environment. A solid understanding of 5S and TPM practices is essential for success. Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented, quality‑focused, and eager to learn and be recognized for their contributions. Required attributes include hands‑on troubleshooting ability, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, basic computer and mathematical proficiency, and a high school diploma or equivalent. • Demonstrate strong time‑management, analytical, problem‑solving, computer, and mathematical skills. • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸5s
- ▸tpm
- ▸troubleshooting
- ▸time management
- ▸analytical
Benefits
The Hot Punch Operator position is scheduled Monday through Wednesday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm and Thursday from 5:00 am to 10:30 am, with an hourly pay range of $20.04 to $22.09. It is part of Stanley Black & Decker’s global team of over 54,000 professionals who support iconic brands such as DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, and BLACK+DECKER. Employees receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, wellness, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs. • Earn a competitive hourly wage ($20.04‑$22.09) plus comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and ESPP benefits. • Receive paid time off, tuition reimbursement and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs. • Access learning resources such as Lean Academy and an online university for continuous career development.
Work Environment
Onsite