Job Title:
Powder Support Associate
Location/s:
Hampstead MD USA - Hanover Pike
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Compliance to all Plant Environmental, Health and Safety policies and EPA and OSHA regulatory requirements
• Abide by work direction provided by leaders and standard work instructions
• Read and follow posted equipment operating instructions
• Constant monitoring of compaction press powder levels and resupply when required
• Regularly provide break coverage: primarily unload presses and transfer components to sintering furnaces, other as needed
• Collect press catch pans and properly dispose of scrap powder daily. Sweep press area floors daily.
• Operate forklift to assist with breakdown of bulk powder into barrels. Complete when Kanban lane is visibly low.
• Complete powder grade changeovers at presses as necessary, in collaboration with die setters.
• Occasionally, as required, perform manufacturing operations per component specific operation routing documentation:
  • Unload sintering furnaces and place components in appropriate material storage locations
  • Complete vibratory deburring and drying of components
  • Operate CNC machine (lathe, VMC, hone, drill press, grinder) work cells
  • Load vacuum chambers to oil impregnate components
  • Form boxes and package components
  • Support quality assurance programs using a digitized quality control system and inspection equipment
• Meet all process specific Key Performance Indicators to achieve delivery goals
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area according to 5S principles (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain)
• Communicate with team members to meet all safety, quality, and delivery goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Adequate ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to perform basic math - add, subtract, multiply whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Basic mechanical ability, with manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge
• Strong orientation toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement demonstrated by a work history of:
  • Safe performance
  • Accuracy and attention to detail in the work performed
  • Constructive problem solving and suggestions for improvement
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change
• Understanding and support of company policies and procedures
• Excellent attendance with dependable work ethic
• Proven success working in a diverse team environment
• Ability to train for/achieve Sit-down and Stand-up forklift certifications

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.