1st Shift CNC Process Specialist

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The CNC Process Specialist supports daily production by coordinating schedules, preparing tooling and job kits, and ensuring machining processes meet quality and engineering standards. This role works closely with Supervisors, Engineering, and Operators to optimize workflow, enhance efficiency, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment. The CNC Process Specialist also assists with setups, training, and continuous improvement initiatives across the CNC department.

• Collaborate with the Shop Supervisor to schedule CNC production job orders
• Submit new program updates and process changes to Engineering
• Prepare tooling packages and job kits for production
• Identify and recommend CNC tooling purchases
• Ensure all work cells comply with Quality and Engineering procedures
• Assist with Production Readiness Audits
• Participate in cost‑saving initiatives and process improvement projects
• Complete in‑house Production Delegator Inspector (PDI) certification and perform first‑piece checks as needed
• Perform production setups on CNC milling machines when required
• Assist in training and cross‑training new Operators
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Perform operator‑level preventive maintenance on equipment, coolant tanks, filters, and chip bins
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 4 years as a CNC mill/lathe Setup Operator within a production environment
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer proficiency with G & M code programming and CAD/CAM experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use basic measuring devices (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Ability to lift 25–35 lbs regularly and 35–50 lbs occasionally; frequent standing, stooping, and bending required
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals

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, tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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  Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.

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• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing