Lead Welder

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Bereavement & jury duty

Years of service awards

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

Matching gifts

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in Fulton, MO is seeking an experienced fabrication worker. This full-time role involves setting up welding equipment, reading prints, staging work, and producing quality parts safely.

You will monitor quality, communicate across teams, and operate additional fabrication tools as directed. The position emphasizes safety, reliable attendance, and the ability to read measurements and apply geometric concepts.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-year certificate from college or technical school.
• PIT Certification required; certification will be provided on hire.
• Minimum 3 years related manufacturing experience and/or training.
• Safety: uphold high safety standards and monitor others.
• Attendance: reliable, punctual attendance.
• Reading: interpret business and technical materials; writing: write procedures.
• Problem solving: handle practical problems with limited standardization.
• Analysis: interpret varied instructions and data.
• Speaking: communicate effectively across teams.
• Leadership: motivate, coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding machine, gather work, read prints, stage work, weld parts.
• Comprehend and apply written and verbal instructions; produce quality parts safely.
• Communicate with coworkers and leadership; operate other fabrication equipment as directed.
• Oversee quality control in the fabrication department.
• Read tape measures to 1/32" and measure angles with protractor; keep area clean.

Skills

Mathematical reasoning

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Attendance

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Certificate (1-year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Simpson computer apps

Job description

Company Overview

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.

What you’ll be doing (% of Time)

• Set up the welding machine, gather work, read prints, stage work, weld parts. Comprehend and apply written and / or verbal instructions. Produce Quality parts in a safe manner. Communicate with coworkers and leadership. Operate other production machinery with training as directed. Oversee quality control in the fabrication department. (80%)
• Use both manual and powered hand tools (5%)
• Place finished product on pallet racking, apply labels as needed (5%)
• Read tape measure to 1/32” tolerance, use protractor to measure angles (5%)
• Keep area clean (5%)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Preferred 1-year certificate from college or technical school
• Required to have Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification (will certify at hire)
• Minimum 3-year related manufacturing experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and training in a production welding environment.
• Safety: Consistently exemplify the highest of safety standards and monitor others to the same standards.
• Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Able to apply basic algebraic and geometric concepts. Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.
• Reading Comprehension: Able to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and related correspondence. Able to write work procedures and instructions. Writing: Able to write routine reports, safety bulletins and procedure manuals Technical: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Simpson computer applications.
• Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Analysis/Reasoning: Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Speaking: Able to effectively communicate in group settings and one-on-one, with all departments and at all levels within the organization.
• Leadership: Proven ability to effectively lead by motivating, coaching and mentoring team members. Proven ability to prioritize work and champion change.
• Willing to compassionately hold others accountable and to be held accountable.
• Measurements: Able to read a tape measure to 1/32” tolerance and to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree

Travel Required

This position requires no travel at this time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt/non-exempt position is located in Fulton, MO.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$26.20 - $41.92 / 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. 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. 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 and jury duty
• years of service awards
• employee discounts
• employee referral bonuses
• charitable contribution matching
• education reimbursement and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.