Powder Support

Powder Support Associate – Hampstead, MD – 1st Shift (7am-3pm)The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $16.49-$18.29 per 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 World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 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 Powder Support Associate on 1st Shift, you will work independently to maintain powder levels in all compaction presses. Responsibilities include:Compliance to all Plant Environmental, Health and Safety policies and EPA and OSHA regulatory requirementsAbide by work direction provided by leaders and standard work instructionsRead and follow posted equipment operating instructionsUse combination of PIV and powder dumper to unload 5000 lb. containers of powdered metal into 400 lbs. barrelsUse combination of hoist and drum holler to move 400 lb. powder barrelsEnsure 400 lb. powder barrels inventories are labeled with the correct powder type and are made available for shop use to meet production needsConstant monitoring of compaction press powder levels and resupply when requiredRegularly provide break coverage: primarily unload presses and transfer components to sintering furnaces, other as neededCollect 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 lowComplete 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 locationsComplete vibratory deburring and drying of componentsOperate CNC machine (lathe, VMC, hone, drill press, grinder) work cellsLoad vacuum chambers to oil impregnate componentsForm boxes and package componentsSupport quality assurance programs using a digitized quality control system and inspection equipmentSafely handle equipment weighing up to 33 lbs. to ensure efficient flow of materials throughout plantMeet all process specific Key Performance Indicators to achieve delivery goalsMaintain 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 goalsPerform other duties as assignedThe Person:You love to learn, grow, and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You also have:High School Diploma or equivalentAdequate ability to read, write and communicate in EnglishAbility to perform basic math – add, subtract, multiply whole numbers, fractions and decimalsBasic mechanical ability, with manufacturing or machine operation experience preferredDesire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledgeStrong orientation toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement demonstrated by a work history of:Safe performanceAccuracy and attention to detail in the work performedConstructive problem solving and suggestions for improvementDemonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to changeUnderstanding and support of company policies and proceduresExcellent attendance with dependable work ethicProven success working in a diverse team environmentAbility to train for/achieve Sit-down and Stand-up forklift certificationsThe Details:You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.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 diversity, equity, and inclusion.Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.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 company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join usWe 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 & PerksYou’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 GetCareer 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.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com.  Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)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 & PerksYou’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 GetCareer 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.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com.  Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)