Heat Treat Operator
Stanley Black & Decker
- Location
- East Longmeadow, MA, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Salary
- $20 – $21/hr
- H-1B history
- 29 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
About this role
Pay Range: $19.96-20.97 per hour General Responsibilities: Perform various duties to operate horizontal electric controlled atmosphere furnaces, vertical heat-treating equipment for continuous hardening and tempering various sizes, following prescribed standard methods, practices and procedures. Work from coil identification tags, specifications, various charts, tables, established procedures, written or verbal instructions. Use micrometers, vernier calipers, overhead electric hoists, hand electric truck, various furnace speed and temperature controls and direct reading instruments. Set-ups require threading of leader through furnace, adjustments to speeds, tensions, air flow, oven temperature.
Duties
Check all coil ID tags for correct specifications and to assure completion of previous operations. Set feed rate and check speed with stop watch. Use overhead hoist to place coil on play out table. Join start of new coil to end of preceding coil by resistance butt welding for continuous operation. Check direct reading instruments for temperature and monitor nitrogen atmosphere make up. As necessary, make adjustments to air jets, induction coils, etc. Cut section from each coil and check teeth and gullet for visual defects. Use vernier caliper to check stretch against reference chart. Secure hardened coils with wire and place on tempering rack or appropriate skid. Transport full racks or skids to the next process. Detect and report defective or unsafe equipment and materials, as well as unusual situations. Observe and obey all safety rules, practices and procedures. Climate: Demanding, fast-paced position resulting from deadline pressures, simultaneous competing demands and changing priorities.
Requirements
Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers 1-2 years experience preferred Use of numbers including decimals Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds High School Diploma or GED Equivalent 
The Salary range for this position is $19.96 - $20.47
 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. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. 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 43,500 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.
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