Precision Carbide Tip Welding Technician

Job Description

Job Description Make an Impact with Iconic Brands

Join our East Longmeadow, MA manufacturing team supporting world‑class tools and innovation. As part of a global organization of 54,000+ teammates, you’ll help craft products behind names like DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, and LENOX.

Role Details

• Location: East Longmeadow, MA
• Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 pm–1:30 am
• Compensation: $21.75–$24.09 per hour

A Day in the Life

Start your shift by verifying micrometer accuracy and recording results. You’ll perform a precise setup on an automatic welding system that bonds carbide tips to pre‑milled band stock. That setup includes aligning electrodes, setting the weld gap, adjusting front and back stops, and dialing in roller guide alignment. From the control panel, you’ll set preheat and weld cycles, manage the carbide feeder, and regulate nitrogen flow and piston air pressure. You’ll also configure guides, vises, and payoff units, and prepare single or multiple grinding head stations to achieve exact rake angles, chamfers, and heights.

Through the shift, you’ll fine‑tune indexing cams, roller drives, and guides; swap wheels and belts; lubricate as needed; and keep coolant and other fluid levels within spec. You’ll set speeds and feeds to maximize throughput without sacrificing quality. Using an overhead electric hoist, you’ll load and unload coils, and move materials with hydraulic and hand trucks. You’ll monitor multiple machines, producing a first‑piece inspection and ongoing checks with an optical comparator and other gauges to maintain profile and dimensional accuracy. You’ll log counts and production data, complete routine maintenance with documented checklists, and keep your area clean and safe.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate an automatic welding machine for carbide tip-to-band stock joining
• Align electrodes, set weld gaps and stops, and configure roller guides
• Program preheat/weld cycles; manage carbide feed, nitrogen flow, and piston air pressure
• Prepare grinding heads; set rake angles, chamfers, heights; adjust indexing cams and drives
• Change wheels/belts; lubricate; maintain coolant and fluid levels; optimize speeds/feeds
• Use hoists and material handling equipment to move coils and products
• Run multiple machines; conduct first‑article and in‑process inspections with optical comparator
• Verify micrometers each shift; maintain accurate records and maintenance forms
• Identify and report unsafe conditions; follow all safety rules and PPE requirements
• Keep equipment clean and orderly; perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment

Expect a fast pace with shifting priorities and deadline‑driven demands.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred
• Ability to read charts and specifications; strong micrometer knowledge
• Comfort working with decimals and basic calculations
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 5–25 lbs as needed

Skills & Proficiencies

• Equipment troubleshooting and mechanical troubleshooting
• General troubleshooting capability
• OSHA 10‑Hour (OSHA 10)
• Weighing raw materials; deburring
• Machine setups for production runs
• Metal casting experience
• Blueprint reading and excellent communication

Tools & Technology

• Calipers and micrometers

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness program
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off and tuition reimbursement
• Exclusive discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs

Grow With Us

Be part of an Industry 4.0 journey where makers and problem‑solvers shape what’s next. Your craftsmanship helps power those who build, protect, and create every day.