Tool Room Apprentice

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in Stockton, CA is seeking a Tool & Die Maker Apprentice to support the New Tooling department. You will work closely with journeymen to build progressive stamping dies, assist with die components, and help in prototyping new dies.

The role requires enrollment in a machine technology program, strong machining and assembly experience, and a commitment to safety in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Participation in Simpson Strong-Tie Apprenticeship program and current enrollment in a college-level machine technology program required.
• Minimum 4 years of Tool & Die/Tool room machining experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with precision assembly methods and techniques.
• Minimum 5 years stamping manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to use 2D AutoCAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build progressive stamping dies with journeymen Tool & Die Makers (80%).
• Coordinate material and component orders and deliveries with project leads.
• Report daily progress on machining projects, die tryouts, and new die builds.
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks on time.
• Receive mentorship from journeymen, leads, and machinists.
• Model safe work practices and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Enrollment in machine technology program

Tools

AutoCAD

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 The Tool and Die Maker Apprentice supports the New Tooling department’s journeymen and assists them in the construction and testing of progressive dies, machines die components and assists in making product prototypes.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Works closely with journeymen Tool & Die Makers and other apprentices in the building of progressive stamping dies. (80%)
• Assists with coordinating material and component orders and deliveries with project leads.
• Reports to shop leads individual daily progress on all machining projects, die tryouts, and new die builds. (10%)
• Coordinates with other team members to accomplish tasks in a timely manner. (10%)
• Receive training, mentorship, and guidance from Journeymen, Leads, and Machinists.
• Sets a strong example of safe work practices and helps ensure that others are working safely. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED certificate is required
• Participation in Simpson Strong-tie’s Apprenticeship program, and current enrollment in a college-level machine technology program is required
• Minimum of 4 years experience in Tool & Die/Tool room machining.
• Minimum of 4 years experience with precision assembly methods and techniques
• Minimum of 5 years experience stamping manufacturing preferred
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and directly with other team members about project status and challenges.
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of personality types and working styles.
• Asks questions and actively listens to work and skill instructions
• Team Dynamics: Ability to keep pace with a team in a fast-paced environment that may frequently require pivoting between multiple tasks and adapting to accommodate changing shop priorities.
• Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & blueprints, and an ability to use, create, and interpret 2D AutoCAD drawings

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position requires domestic up to 0% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

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

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$22.80 - $31.92 / hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. 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.