Associate Press Operator – 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchase and bonus

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. is seeking a Press Operator in McKinney, TX to run a progressive stamping press, uphold safety, quality, and LEAN production goals.

This 2nd shift role offers Mon–Thu 4:25PM–2:55AM with a $2.50 shift differential and a starting pay of $19.00 per hour. You will perform press set-ups and inspections, palletize finished products, and assist with changeovers while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One month of related experience and/or training or equivalent.
• Safety: prioritize safety and promote a safe work environment.
• Able to safely operate manual pallet jack.
• Attendance: reliable, punctual attendance.
• Math: apply basic algebra and geometry to calculations.
• Reading: read and follow instructions.
• Analysis: interpret instructions in various forms.
• Communication: communicate in one-on-one and small groups.
• Measurements: read tape measures to 1/32" and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses to support department and company goals (80%).
• Perform quality inspections per procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Set up and assist with press changeovers and communicate issues to leadership.

Skills

Safety-first

Quality inspections

Press operation

Changeovers

Attendance

Math reasoning

Reading comprehension

Communication

Measurement concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

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.

2nd Shift Hours are Mon - Thur 4:25PM - 2:55AM. You will receive a $2.50 shift differential for every hour worked.

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

• 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.

RELATION

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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement contributions
• employee stock purchase and bonus plans
• pay for holidays
• vacation
• sick days
• funerals
• jury duty
• years of service awards
• employee discounts
• employee referral bonuses
• charitable contribution matching
• education reimbursement

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.

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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.