Fabricator – First Shift

Simpson Strong-Tie; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 59,457,000 - 72,781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement contributions

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Fabricator in Riverside, CA to set up, program, and operate production machines, while performing layout, fabrication, and quality checks. You’ll troubleshoot issues, maintain equipment, and support safety compliance.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED and willingness to travel up to 5% for domestic assignments. The position is full-time, on-site in Riverside, with a compensation package including comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Mathematical reasoning to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Excellent communication to relay information and listen to team.
• Safety: maintain safe work practices and a clean environment.
• Self-management: manage time and tasks efficiently.
• Quality standards knowledge and quality control processes.
• Ability to work independently following instructions and safety guidelines.
• Production and processing knowledge of raw materials, processes, and costs.
• Operation monitoring: read gauges and indicators to ensure proper machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Machine Set-Up, programming, troubleshooting, and operation of one or more production machines (presses, shears, etc.).
• Fabrication and layout work to meet production requirements and create custom items.
• Troubleshooting and quality control of equipment and parts with measurement tools.
• Equipment maintenance and safety compliance, basic preventative care and procedures.
• Training and supporting other production employees on machine operations and safety practices.

Skills

Mathematical reasoning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety

Self-management

Quality standards

Independent work

Production knowledge

Operation monitoring

Education

High School Diploma/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.

About

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a 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.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Machine Set‑Up, Programming, and Operation – 40%

• Independently performs set‑up, programming, troubleshooting, and operation of one or more production machines, including: Automatic presses, Turret presses, and Utility presses (shears, press brakes, manual presses)
• Ensure machines run efficiently, safely, and to required specifications.

Fabrication and Layout Work – 25%

• Performs layout, fabrication, and assembly tasks needed to meet production requirements.
• Creates and fabricates customer specialty items when required.

Troubleshooting and Quality Control – 15%

• Diagnoses mechanical and process issues with equipment or fabricated parts.
• Verifies accuracy of completed work using measuring tools and quality standards.

Equipment Maintenance and Safety Compliance – 10%

• Conducts basic equipment care, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
• Follows all safety, operational, and company production procedures.

Training and Team Support – 10%

• Trains and assists other production employees.
• Provides guidance on machine operations, safety practices, and fabrication techniques

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 preferred.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Attention to Detail: Attention to detail and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communication Skills: Applies customer service principles and processes on the job and with others. Speaks in the most effective way to relay information. Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding.
• Safety: Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating a safe work practices by promoting a safe and clean work environment.
• Self-Management Skills: Uses time efficiently to complete tasks.
• Quality Standards Knowledge: Area Expert at understanding the quality standards and quality control processes.
• Ability to Work Independently: Follows both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• 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.

Travel Required

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

$20.75 – $25.40 / hour

Essential Functions

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.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.