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2nd Shift Quality Lab Technician 25.61hour


Job Location:

East Longmeadow, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 World. Sound like you Join our top-notch team of approximately 48000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the worlds most beloved brands including DEWALT BLACKDECKER CRAFTSMAN STANLEY CUB CADET and HUSTLER.

The Job: As a Quality Lab Technician youll 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 QLTs 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. Youre not intimidated by innovation. Wouldnt 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: Youll 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 youll want to be and stay. Being part of our team means youll 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.

Whats more youll get that pride that comes from empowering makers doers protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. Were more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. Were visionaries and innovators. As successful as weve been in the past we have so much further to go. Thats where you come in. Join us!

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 disability401(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 Dont 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 43500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds 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

Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were 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 hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

What Youll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths arent 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.

Benefits & Perks

Youll 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.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll 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 thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
Youll 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 veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

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Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker is the world’s largest tool company with 50 manufacturing American facilities and more than 100 worldwide.

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