Machine Operator – Eclipse 2 (Swing Shift)

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Employee discounts

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator in Stockton, CA, to ensure machines run efficiently and meet production goals with a focus on safety and quality.

This full-time, union position offers a swing shift (3:30pm–12:00am) with a $1.50/hour differential and pay of $19.50/hour. Responsibilities include setting up and operating machines, quality inspections, and data entry in SAP and Kronos.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PIT/Combi-Lift Certification at hire.
• Six months manufacturing experience or training.
• Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Ability to read prints and production drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot machinery; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision tools to ensure conformance to specs.
• Maintain production records and enter data in SAP, Kronos, and internal systems.
• Operate forklift/combi-lift to move material and support production flow.
• Keep work area clean and within 6S standards.

Skills

Six months experience

Safety focused

Communication skills

Reading prints

Teamwork

Independence

Self-management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Kronos

ERP systems

MS Office (Word/Outlook)

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.

ROLE: Machine Operator

As a Machine Operator you are responsible for ensuring assigned machinery runs efficiently, works at capacity without issue, and is appropriately maintained to ensure quality products. You will be responsible for collaborating with material handlers and other operators to ensure all components are available to meet production goals and customer demands with a focus on quality and safety practices.

This is a Swing shift position (3:30pm - 12:00am). You will receive a $1.50 shift differential for every hour worked.

Pay $19.50 / hour

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot assigned machinery. performing minor repairs when required. (75%)
• Perform quality inspections on machined products to ensure it is meeting quality standards and blueprints specifications using provided precision measuring tools. (10%)
• Ensure accountability by keeping accurate production records, maintaining activity logs, perform job related data entry and labor scanning within SAP, Kronos, and other internal systems. (5%)
• Driving a forklift/combi-lift to retrieve material and help keep production flow. (5%)
• Performing housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment that meets 6S standards. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED Preferred.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)/ Combi-Lift Certification (will certify at hire).
• Six months manufacturing related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• 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.
• Safety: Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating a safe work practice by promoting a safe work environment.
• Customer service skills: Applies customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
• Communication skills: Speaks in the most effective way to relay information. Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding.
• Written comprehension: Able to read and understand prints, information and ideas presented in writing. Able to read production drawings and diagrams and interpret information from work orders applicable to the manufacturing of products.
• Self-management skills: Uses time efficiently to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently: Follows both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Teamwork: Able to work with team sharing responsibilities to achieve production goals.
• Equipment and tools: Able to operate a forklift. Able to read a tape measure to within 1/32”. Computer: Able to operate a computer, ERP systems and basic applications such as Word and Outlook.
• Operation monitoring: Able to monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality control analysis: Conducts accurate inspections of product to evaluate quality.

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.

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 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.

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.