Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Provides power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, engineered fastening systems and industrial solutions.
Quality Lab Technician- 2nd Shift
Inspect/ test product samples, report results, aid quality improvement & new product development.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Quality Lab Technician, you will provide quality support to 24/5+ production operations at the Lenox facility, collecting and inspecting daily samples, reporting results promptly, and working with operations to resolve any deviations from standards. • Inspect incoming raw material, scheduled and unscheduled in‑process items, and finished products. • Document and communicate inspection results; follow up on any issues or questions. • Report non‑conforming in‑process material and assist with containment actions. • Provide investigative lab support for new product development, productivity, and process change initiatives. • Conduct final process and product inspections and audits. • Participate in internal audits of manufacturing processes. • Perform regular maintenance and calibration of inspection methods and test equipment. • Develop and document new inspection and measurement processes. • Operate advanced inspection equipment such as Micro‑Vu, CMM, Alicona, and Keyence. • Write technical reports and use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Outlook required). • Read and interpret GD&T drawings; perform dimensional and performance analysis on new product development programs.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸inspection
- ▸calibration
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸process development
- ▸gd&t analysis
- ▸quality support
What You Bring
The role is set in a high‑functioning professional team that balances routine tasks with urgent requests from multiple internal customers, requiring flexibility and the ability to manage competing priorities. • 2‑year technical college degree preferred; relevant factory or quality experience also acceptable. • Understand basic quality terminology, statistical process control (SPC), and testing methods. • Experience with ISO/QS documentation and requirements. • Metallurgical knowledge and use of lab measurement tools (microscopes, calipers, hardness testers, etc.). • Demonstrate problem‑solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and leadership abilities. • Prior experience at the East Longmeadow facility is a plus.
Requirements
- ▸technical degree
- ▸spc
- ▸iso/qs
- ▸metallurgy
- ▸problem solving
- ▸leadership
Benefits
This position works Monday through Friday, eight hours per night, with occasional weekend shifts. The schedule runs from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am and offers a pay range of $23.50‑$24.69 per hour plus a 9 % shift differential. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k) with matching, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs. Career growth is encouraged through multiple career paths, access to state‑of‑the‑art learning resources such as the Lean Academy and an online university, and opportunities to earn certificates and specializations from reputable institutions. • Competitive salary with shift differential, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), ESPP, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and tool discounts.
Work Environment
Onsite