Associate Painter

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commissions

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. seeks an Associate Painter in McKinney, TX to load/unload paint line products, support powder coat operations, and perform quality checks on coatings.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, following safety procedures, and maintaining production quality. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, forklift certification, and the ability to lift and work in a production environment with continuous training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent training.
• Math skills including basic arithmetic and fractions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload paint line products and materials.
• Support powder coat operators and maintain quality control of coatings.
• Inspect painted parts visually and by testing for thickness and porosity defects.
• Follow production schedules and safety procedures to ensure correct sequencing.
• Monitor wash system titration levels and assist with related processes.
• Assist with training on other equipment and processes as needed.
• Perform chemical adhesion tests and related quality checks.

Skills

Forklift certification

Math skills

Reading drawings

Reading/writing

Communication

Problem solving

Measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 The Associate Painter is responsible for the loading and unloading of paint line products and materials and supporting the powder coat operators. This position is also responsible for quality inspections of products, checking millage thickness on product and titrations of chemicals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Ensure the quality of paint coating through visual and test methods and the overall quality of parts painted through visual inspection.
• Check welded parts for porosity and missing or defective welds while painting.
• Follow sequence of schedule to ensure product is painted in correct order distributed to the next process.
• Follow Safety guidelines and complete paperwork according to procedures defined.
• (75%) Monitor and maintain wash system titration levels.
• (15%) Train on other equipment and or processes within the production area to meet customer demands.
• (10%) Check chemical and adhesion tests as required.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck certification (will certify at hire) required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred 1 year related manufacturing experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and training within the powder coating industry.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.
• Language: Ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret drawings.
• Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form and to solve problems involve both concrete and unknown variables.
• Measurements: Able to read a tape measure to 1/32\" tolerance and to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify options for solving a problem encountered during the manufacturing process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. 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

0% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in McKinney, TX.

Relocation will not be considered for this position.

PAY $19.00 / 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: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

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.

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. 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. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team.