Welder I

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Donor matching

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

Quarterly bonuses/commissions

Job summary

Simpson Strong‑Tie is a leading manufacturer of engineered structural connectors and software. The 2nd‑shift welder will perform the final fabrication step for both customer specials and stock products.

The position operates 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. with a $0.75/h shift differential and an hourly pay range of $21.25–$25.65. Located in Riverside, CA, the role includes full‑time employment with benefits and opportunities for certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• Welding program graduate or equivalent experience.
• AWS certification a plus.
• Simpson welding certification required (to be obtained upon hire).
• 1–2 years of welding experience preferred.
• Ability to wear PPE for extended periods.
• Read a tape measure to 1/32" tolerance.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and production drawings.
• Strong safety focus and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-ups on welding machines, manual and robot welding; weld parts per drawings and specifications.
• Document inspections to assure product quality.
• Develop welding projects, analyze orders, prints, and work orders; calculate requirements and determine welding techniques.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Quality control

Tape measure 1/32" tolerance

PPE wear

Communication

Customer-service orientation

Education

Welding program graduate

AWS certification (plus)

Job description

Job Overview

Simpson Strong‑Tie is a leading manufacturer of engineered structural connectors and software. The 2nd‑shift welder will perform the final fabrication step for both customer specials and stock products.

Shift and Compensation

Shift Hours: 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Shift Differential: $0.75/h
Hourly Pay: $21.25 – $25.65

Responsibilities

• Perform set‑ups on welding machines, manual and robot welding, weld parts in accordance with drawings and Simpson specifications (70%).
• Document inspections to assure product quality (15%).
• Develop welding projects, analyze work orders, prints, finished assemblies; calculate requirements, study metals, determine welding techniques (15%).

Qualifications

• Welding program graduate or equivalent experience (AWS certification a plus).
• Simpson welding certification required (to be obtained upon hire).
• 1–2 years of welding experience preferred.
• Ability to wear PPE for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and manufacturing techniques.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and ability to promote a safe work environment.
• Strong communication skills and customer‑service orientation.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, production drawings, and work orders.
• Read a tape measure to 1/32” tolerance and use combination squares to achieve ±1° accuracy.

Physical Requirements

Regular standing, walking, seeing, talking, and hearing are required. Employees must be comfortable with repetitive hand/arm movements, holding positions, stooping and bending. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling weights up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment may be required. Exposure to bright/dim light, heat, cold, loud noise, vibration, fumes, chemicals, dust, and electrical shock may occur.

Work Status & Location

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position located in Riverside, CA. Domestic travel up to 5% of the time may be required. Relocation is not available for this position.

Benefits

Eligible full‑time employees receive medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, an employee stock purchase plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick days, jury duty, donation matching, education reimbursement, employee discounts, referral bonuses, and more. Additional quarterly bonuses or commissions may be awarded.

EEO Statement

Simpson Strong‑Tie is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit. All job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check in accordance with applicable laws.