Maintenance Technician - Weekend Day Shift

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchase

Bonus plans

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Gallatin, TN to join a team responsible for maintaining facilities, machines, and equipment on a weekend shift (Thu-Sun, 5:00 AM–5:30 PM) with overtime as needed. The role emphasizes troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems and PLC controls while supporting ISO documentation and safety standards.

You’ll perform repairs, fabricate parts, and coordinate with contractors to keep production lines running smoothly in a

Qualifications

• An associate degree or equivalent college or technical school is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in maintenance, related field is required.
• Maintenance & Repair: Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical power systems.
• Must have detailed knowledge of PLC controls and automation.
• Must have working knowledge of heating, air conditioning and building maintenance.
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Safety: Ability to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating a safe work practice by promoting a safe work environment.
• Quality: Ability to follow work instruction precisely, add materials accurately and maintain ISO documentation.
• Work Independently: Ability to follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Computer: Ability to use the internet to research parts, communicate via email and use maintenance software program to record and accept work requests.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown repair on all critical machinery, auxiliary equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Troubleshoot Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment including PLC controls.
• Installing conduit and making drops choosing the right sized components and materials to complete electrical circuits.
• Machining / fabricating / welding parts for production equipment and process improvement upgrades.
• Assist in determining available options and order parts needed to make necessary repairs to equipment and building.
• Assist in establishing an effective, professional relationship with contractors for building and facilities projects.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC controls

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Machinery repair

Reading safety rules

Building maintenance

Computer usage

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical school

Tools

Maintenance software

PLC programming tools

Electrical measurement tools

CAD/blueprint reading

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 Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for working with a team of maintenance professionals that performs the maintenance of facilities, machines, and equipment within the plant. This position is a weekend shift: Thursday-Sunday 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM with overtime as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown repair on all critical machinery, auxiliary equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Troubleshoot Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment including PLC controls. Installing conduit and making drops choosing the right sized components and materials to complete electrical circuits. (65%)
• Machining / fabricating / welding parts for production equipment and process improvement upgrades. (20%)
• Assist in determining available options and order parts needed to make necessary repairs to equipment and building (10%)
• Assist in establishing an effective, professional relationship with contractors for building and facilities projects. (5%)

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• An associate degree or equivalent college or technical school is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in maintenance, related field is required.
• Maintenance & Repair: Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical power systems.
• Must have detailed knowledge of PLC controls and automation.
• Must have working knowledge of heating, air conditioning and building maintenance.
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Analysis/Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Safety: Ability to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating a safe work practice by promoting a safe work environment.
• Quality: Ability to follow work instruction precisely, add materials accurately and maintain ISO documentation.
• Work Independently: Ability to follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Computer: Ability to use the internet to research parts, communicate via email and use maintenance software program to record and accept work requests.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires no domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is in Gallatin, TN.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$25.29 - $40.48 / 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. Must be comfortable with repetitive movements of hands/arms, holding positions, stooping, and bending. 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 bright/dim light, heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, electrical shock, dust, and toxic/caustic chemicals.

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. 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.

Simpson Strong-Tie est une société internationale de produits de construction qui possède plusieurs sites en Europe. En tant que pionnier de l'industrie du bâtiment et leader mondial des solutions structurelles, nous avons une passion inégalée pour la résolution de problèmes par le biais d'une ingénierie efficace et d'une innovation poussée. Depuis 1956, notre mission consiste à rechercher des produits et des technologies de construction toujours meilleurs et à offrir à nos clients un service et une assistance exceptionnels. Chez Simpson Strong-Tie, vous trouverez des personnes talentueuses, passionnées, dévouées, humbles et bienveillantes qui sont toutes liées par notre mission commune : fournir des solutions qui aident les gens à concevoir et à construire des structures plus sûrs et plus solides. Nous espérons que vous construirez votre carrière avec nous.