Machine Operator

About the role

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

Make an Impact in This Role

• As Machine Operator, you will have the ability to perform required tasks to keep equipment running.
• Perform minor set ups and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• This position reports directly to the Department Manager and is supported by the department's Team Lead(s).
• This position works Monday through Thursday 3:00pm - 1:30am with overtime as needed.

What You'll Do (% of Time)

• Using blueprints to do visual product inspections to verify conformance to print specifications and tracking conformance using the Screw MFG Inspection sheet and SPC program. (40%)
• Changing tools and adjusting machine back to proper specification. (30%)
• Performing housekeeping/daily machine maintenance and troubleshooting manufacturing issues. (20%)
• Driving a forklift to retrieve raw material or deliver finished products to outbound staging area. (10%)
• The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

Required Qualifications, Technical Skills, and Knowledge

To be added

Preferred Qualifications, Technical Skills, and Knowledge

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Experience reading blueprints
• Forklift experience
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Mechanical ability & safety. Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstration of safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment
• Accountability & Dependability. Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance

Travel

This job requires 0% domestic travel.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, hourly position is in Gallatin, TN.

Relocation

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• PAY (COMPENSATION) $25.00 - $29.09 / hour - plus $1.00 shift differential

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting, and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

Work Environment

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

Pay and benefits

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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