2nd Shift Quality Lab Technician - $25.61/hour at Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. — East Longmeadow, MA

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1:30pm - 10:00pm

Pay Rate $23.50 plus 9% shift differential totaling $25.61/hour

Come build something that matters.

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 WorldTM. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job: As a Quality Lab Technician, you’ll be part of our team working at our East Longmeadow, MA plant.

The Quality Lab Technician (QLT) will work in a highly functioning team environment that provides quality support to the 24/5+ production operations at Lenox. The QLT’s on our team collect and inspect daily samples from the processes and report timely results back to operations. When something is not up to our high standards, the QLT raises the issue and works with operations to seek the cause and get it corrected. As our operations continue to develop and change, the QLT is a key player helping to sustain best quality practices, driving effective Quality Assurance and continuous improvement.

• Inspection of incoming raw, scheduled and unscheduled in-process, and finished materials and products.
• Documenting and communicating inspection results, following up on issues/questions where needed.
• Reporting non-conformant in-process material and assisting with containment.
• Provide investigative lab support for new product development, productivity and process change activities.
• Final process / product inspection and audits.
• Participate in Internal Audits of Manufacturing Processes.
• Participate in regular maintenance and calibration of inspection methods and test equipment.
• Development and documentation of new inspection and measurement processes.

The Person: You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have

• 2-year college technical degree preferred, but relevant factory/quality experience may qualify you.
• A positive team player is essential, a desire to continue to learn will ensure your success.
• Use of lab measurement equipment: Comparators, microscopes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, hardness testing, and the ability to create and analyze metallurgical mounts.
• Metallurgical knowledge preferred.
• Operation of advanced inspection equipment: Micro-Vu, CMM, Alicona, Keyence and future new equipment.
• Knowledge of basic Quality terms, definitions, concepts and techniques e.g. understanding difference between accuracy and precision; control methodology such as statistical process control (SPC)
• Knowledge of testing methods.
• Technical report writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Outlook required).
• Experience with ISO/QS documentation and requirements.
• Dimensional and performance analysis on New Product Development programs (NPD).
• Able to read and interpret drawings using a general knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT).
• Contribute both independently, as well as in team situations, by possessing technical aptitude, basic problem-solving skills, conflict resolution abilities, prioritization mastery, and demonstrated leadership.
• Operations experience in the East Longmeadow facility is a plus!

The Details: You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.


The Salary range for this position is $23.50 - $24.10


• This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hourly rate offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements.
• The hourly rate range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The hourly rate range may vary for other locations.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for general wage increases.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

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