Associate Press Operator

Simpson Strong-Tie; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonuses/Commission

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, etc

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Press Operator in McKinney, TX responsible for operating a progressive stamping press to achieve safety, quality, efficiency and production goals. The role requires following procedures, performing quality inspections, and maintaining a clean work area.

In addition to operating equipment, you will assist with press set-ups, document issues, and support team goals. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a pay of $19.00 per hour and standard benefits, located

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One month of related experience and/or training.
• Safety: prioritize safety and operate pallet jack.
• Attendance: reliable, punctual.
• Mathematical reasoning: basic algebra/geometry.
• Reading: read and write simple correspondence, follow instructions.
• Analysis: interpret various instructions.
• Communication: one-on-one and small group.
• Measurements: read tape measure to 1/32” and use squares.

Responsibilities

• Operate progressive stamping presses to meet safety, quality, LEAN and production goals.
• Perform quality inspections per procedures.
• Count, package and palletize finished product per work orders.
• Material handling of cartons, steel coils, pallets, and packaging tape.
• Assist with press set-ups and changeovers; communicate issues.

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

As a Press Operator you will be responsible for operating a progressive stamping press in such a manner as to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, LEAN and production goals. That’s year one for you.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Operate any and all presses as needed to support department and company goals. (80%)

Perform quality inspections to drawings and specifications per procedures and maintain a clean work environment. Perform work using air or electric powered hand tools and make adjustments to equipment as necessary. Count, package and palletize finished product in accordance with work orders. Material handling of cartons, labels, coils of steel, pallets and packaging tape. Assist other personnel with press set‑ups and changeovers. Communicate with department leadership regarding issues and improvements. (20%)

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 or general education degree (GED) is required


• One month of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training


• Safety: Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and by promoting a safe work environment. Able to safely operate manual pallet jack.


• Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.


• Mathematical reasoning: Able to apply basic Algebra and Geometry concepts. Able to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.


• Reading comprehension: Able to read and write simple correspondence and able to follow instructions.


• Analysis/reasoning: Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


• Communication: Able to communicate one‑on‑one and in small group settings.


• Measurements: Able to read a tape measure to 1/32” tolerance, to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree and ability to use and read a micrometer.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job does not require travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

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

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$19.00 / hour

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.

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.