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Press Set Up-February 2024
Allentown
Feb 10, 2026
About Press Set Up

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  Abide by all Safety regulations and policies

  Must wear all required PPE for any task/job currently being performed

  Meet all production standards and efficiencies focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost based on current routings/times

  Perform daily housekeeping task. Help maintain 5S standards in your work location and whole department

  Must be willing to work outside of your current Job Classification and Department as qualified and needed

  Must complete First Piece Inspection protocol and related paperwork

  Remove and install various types of dies using the quick die change method in all machines categorized as light press and heavy press

  Set up coils onto de-reelers and make proper adjustments for production

  Use A-frame hoists to load coils onto coil car, then to de-reelers, adjust feed lengths and speeds, and limit switches and spectrum controls

  Make internal and external changes to various dies as needed

  Make all necessary adjustments to produce a quality part and inspect the part to the proper pint

  Assist in training new personnel entering the heavy or light press classification

  Troubleshoot problems and make the appropriate corrections for operators when necessary

  Fill out maintenance and tooling work orders

  Assist set-up personnel in quick die change activity

  Operate press, taking full responsibility for the quality of the parts being produced while maintaining production to the standards set forth by Industrial Engineering

  Retrieve production materials from steel receiving area

  Keep accurate records of the amount of raw material being used and the number of parts produced

  Unload tail ends of material and load fresh stock into die

  Move completed parts to their proper destination

  Make minor adjustments to the die or machinery to assure parts meet quality standards

  Dump steel scrap

  Collect and dispose of refuse

  Band coils and dispose of wooden skids

  Retrieve propane tanks for tow motor

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

  High School diploma or equivalent

  Basic mechanical abilities

  Basic mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

  Organizational and communication skills

  Desire to learn new skills and improve 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, ability to effectively implement or respond to change, punctuality and consistent work attendance

  Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures, including those related to Safety

  Press operation experience required

  Press set up experience preferred

  Dye changing experience preferred

  Ability to learn quick die change techniques

  Experience or ability to learn to read various types of inspection equipment

  Basic ability to read and understand blueprints

  Basic knowledge of various hand and power tools

  Ability to operate gas and battery powered lift equipment and die tables

  Ability to be trained to operate 20-ton and 10-ton overhead cranes and also 3-ton A-frame cranes

  Ability to learn the various progressive dies in order to know where to place the material when loading and unloading material

  Ability to learn the various types of scrap conveyors and what die they are used for

  Ability to learn the various types of materials and what die they run in

  Ability to learn the various types of containers used for parts storage and the maximum quantity allowed

  Ability to:

  Load coils onto coil car

  Load coils onto de-reelers

  Thread coils into straightener

  Place proper lubricant in reservoir and keep oiler adjusted

  Make due cushion pressure adjustments as material thickness varies

  Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  Will be working in a manufacturing plant with varying climate

  Must be able and willing to work daily and weekly overtime as required

  Able to stand continuously for 8 to 10 hours daily

  Able to lift, push and/or pull up to 33lbs individually and up to 66lbs as a team

  Must be able to continuously perform grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and walking

  SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS :

  Safety Sensitive Position – See HR With Questions

  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.

  If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at [email protected] . 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) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

  For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.

  Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

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