Tool & Die Helper

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in Stockton, CA, is seeking a Tool and Die Helper to assist journeyman toolmakers in the Tool Room, learn the tooling trade, and potentially transition into a Tool & Die Apprenticeship.

You will support shop operations, machine tooling work, and die building; a high school diploma or GED and a year of machine shop experience are helpful. The role offers pay of $20.52 per hour, full-time status, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 1 year machine shop experience with setting-up or running dies.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings for dies construction.
• Ability to read measuring gauges and use measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support shop operations through organization, cleaning, machine maintenance and supply/materials coordination.
• Machining of tooling components and related machine shop work and training.
• Assist in building or modifying of progressive punch press dies.
• Operate punch presses when necessary if skilled in this area.

Skills

Machine Shop

Blueprint Interpretation

Measuring Instruments

Technical School

High School Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Degree

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 Tool and Die Helper, you will be responsible for working with and assisting journeyman toolmakers and machinist in their daily Tool Room duties. In this position, you will gain valuable knowledge of the tooling trade and, if successful and ready, transition into a Tool & Die Apprenticeship.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Support Shop operations through organization, cleaning, machine maintenance and supply/materials coordination. (40%)
• Machining of tooling components and related machine shop work and training (30%)
• Assist in building or modifying of progressive punch press dies (20%)
• Operate punch presses when necessary if skilled in this area (10%)

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
• Technical School Degree completed or started
• Machine Shop experience in any capacity 1 year desired experience setting-up or running progressive punch press dies
• Blueprint Interpretation to interpret drawings dealing with the building and repairs of dies
• Measuring Instruments: Read material gauges, measuring equipment, understand correct placement for new, damaged, or uncalibrated equipment
• Productivity: Utilize time efficiency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & 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 and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. 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, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires no travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

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

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay $20.52 / hour

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.

• 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.

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

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.