Associate Press Operator

About the Role

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking an Associate Press Operator responsible for operating a progressive stamping press to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, LEAN, and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate any and all presses as needed to support department and company goals. (80%)
• Perform quality inspections to drawings and specifications per procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform work using air or electric powered hand tools.
• Make adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Count, package, and palletize finished product in accordance with work orders.
• Material handling of cartons, labels, coils of steel, pallets, and packaging tape.
• Assist other personnel with press set-ups and changeovers.
• Communicate with department leadership regarding issues and improvements. (20%)

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• One month of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Safety: Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment. Able to safely operate manual pallet jack.
• Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.
• Mathematical reasoning: Able to apply basic Algebra and Geometry concepts. Able to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.
• Reading comprehension: Able to read and write simple correspondence and follow instructions.
• Analysis/reasoning: Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Communication: Able to communicate one-on-one and in small group settings.
• Measurements: Able to read a tape measure to 1/32” tolerance, use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree, and use and read a micrometer.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to sit. Operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. May frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
• Work Environment: May risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

Work Status & Location

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
• Location: McKinney, TX.
• No travel required.
• Relocation is not available.

Compensation

• $19.00 / hour

Rewards at Simpson Strong-Tie

• Competitive compensation.
• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission.
• Benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals, jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement.