Associate Fabricator (2nd Shift)

Associate Fabricator

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.

You

As an Associate Fabricator, you will be responsible for bending, seating, flanging and top flanging material according to work order and production drawing specifications in such a manner as to achieve safety, quality, efficiency and lean production goals. Willingness to learn and operate other manual fabrication operations such as shear, weld, punch press, paint, and CNC required. This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 1:00 pm to 11:30 pm, with overtime as needed. This shift is eligible for a $0.50 shift differential.

Training Schedule: To participate in training, you will work Monday Friday, 6:00 am 2:30 pm for the first two months of your employment.

What You'll Be Doing (% of Time)

• Operate press brake and other manual fabrication equipment to manufacture parts according to prints and work orders. (75%)
• Perform quality inspections to drawings and specifications per procedures using various equipment such as calipers, micrometers and tape measure. Communicate with department leadership regarding issues and improvements. (15%)
• Package finished products in cartons, applying labels, and palletizing finished products. Gather and stage work. Maintain a clean work environment. (10%)

Desired Skills and Experience

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• High School Diploma, GED Required
• 3 years Related experience and/or training
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Selective Attention: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, addition and subtraction.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

Travel Required

May require travel for training purposes, less than 5%.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$17.31 - $25.96 / hour

Rewards at Simpson Strong-Tie

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.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.