Lathe Associate
Grade 4 – Job posting
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
What You’ll Do
As a Lathe Associate, you’ll be part of our team located in Danbury, CT.
You’ll get to:
Operate all lathe department equipment, make tool changes independently to maintain set ups. Work to prescribed quality standards; meet production standards, and observe all safety/housekeeping requirements. Report immediately all problems and difficulties. Execute accurately all necessary records including and recording time.
Operate any equipment in the Lathe department as assigned. Inspect and move product within the machine shop only as needed.
Simultaneously operate up to one combination as listed below as time and circumstances permit.
Two Lathes,
Lathe and cut-off machine.
Promptly alert the supervisor or lead person to problem or factors which disrupt or delay the operations.
Job Requirements:
- Previous Machinist experience or equivalent trade school/advanced manufacturing degree required.
- At least 1 year experience as a machinist working on a lathe is preferred.
- Precision machining technical high school and/or advanced manufacturing program completion is strongly preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively and able to read blueprints is required.
- Ability to use a manual micrometer is required.
- The selected candidate will possess strong mechanic aptitude and computer awareness.
- Must be able to stand/walk approximately 95% of day
- Must be able to work overtime 10 hours per day Monday – Friday.
What You’ll Receive
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
- Vacation time, personal days, and holidays.
- Guaranteed annual increases
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
This is a 2nd shift position, core hours are 3:00pm - 11:30pm, When scheduled for 9 hours 3:30pm to 1:00am, and on 10 hours 4:00pm to 2:30am
Training is on first shift for approximately 3 – 4 months.
Saturday/Sunday Overtime is available.
Union Shop.
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.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
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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