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Job Title: 2nd Shift Welder

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.

As a 2nd shift welder, you represent the final step in the actual fabrication process. This process involves the production welding of various gauges and types of metals to produce parts per drawings and Simpson specifications. The shift hours are 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the role is eligible for a $0.75 shift differential.

What You'll Be Doing (% of Time)

Perform set-ups on welding machines, manual and robot welding, weld parts for both customer specials and stock products under the supervision of a Production Lead/Supervisor. (70%)

Document inspections as necessary to assure product quality. (15%)

Develop welding projects, analyze work orders, prints, and completed assembly; calculating requirements; studying metals; determining appropriate welding techniques. (15%)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Welding program graduate or equivalent experience (AWS certification a plus)
• Simpson's welding certification (will certify upon hire) required.
• 1-2 years of welding experience preferred.
• Must be able to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) for extended periods of time
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices by promoting a safe work environment.
• Apply customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
• Communicate effectively.
• Read and understand blueprints, production drawings and diagrams with the ability to interpret information from work orders applicable to the manufacturing of products.
• Follows both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/32" tolerance and to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree

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. Must be comfortable with repetitive movements of hands/arms, holding positions, stooping and bending. 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 bright/dim light, heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, electrical shock, dust, and toxic/caustic chemicals.

Travel

This position requires domestic travel up to 5% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Riverside CA.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$21.25 - $25.65 / 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. View benefit plan details here:

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 drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.