Layout Technician

strongtie; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Lay-out Tech to process special work orders, interpret drawings, and create working drawings for production using Auto-CAD. You will ensure BOM efficiency and monitor production quality to meet Simpson standards.

You will read drawings, draft in 2D/3D, and collaborate with customer service to keep processes smooth and accurate. This is a full-time union role based in Stockton, CA.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required and CAD-related training preferred.
• 3–5 years related experience with CAD tools and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and quality practices desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams.
• Draw basic drafting designs in 2D and 3D with Auto-CAD.
• Plan work and use materials to maximize efficiency.
• Quality control checks to ensure standards are met.
• Communicate with customer service and production teams.

Skills

Auto-CAD

2D drafting

3D drafting

Quality control

Measuring tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Auto-CAD certificate/degree

3–5 years related experience

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Micrometer

Caliper

Tape measure

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 Lay-out Tech, you will process special work orders, customer drawings and sketches. Will utilize Auto-CAD to create working drawings for production associates. Will insure BOM's are maximizing resources and components efficiently. Oversees and inspects the production processes to ensure that the Simpson quality standard is being maintained. Communicates clearly and in an effective manner with customer service representatives and team members.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Maintain knowledge of company special products and options. Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and diagrams, including the use of measuring tapes, rulers and calipers. Draw basic drafting designs in 2D & 3D utilizing Auto-CAD. Extensive use of basic math with some trigonometry. (50%)

Plan work and use of materials to maximize efficiency. Create and implement solutions to problems regarding production, materials and/or quality. Quality control check production to ensure quality standards are met. (25%)

Communicate effectively with customer service department employees, production workers and customers. Work with team members to maximize efficiency and efficacy of the department. (25%)

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 GED Required.
• Vocational certificate/degree in Auto-CAD Preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience and/or training, including Auto-CAD use Required.
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge: Demonstrates a basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods. Able to read and understand a part print and translate it to a physical finished good.
• Safety: Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating a safe work practices by promoting a safe work environment.
• Communication Skills: Speaks in the most effective way to relay information. Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding.
• Self-Management Skills: Uses time efficiently to complete tasks.
• Quality Standards Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of quality standards and quality control processes.
• Equipment and Tools: Able to read a tape measure to within 1/32" as well as read a micrometer, caliper and use combination squares, protractors to measure +/- 1 degree and pin gauges to check part quality.
• Computer Skills: Able to operate a computer, ERP systems and basic applications such as Word, Outlook and SAP
• Customer Service Skills: Applies customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position does not require travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

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

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$18.00 / 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.

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