Simpson Strong-Tie
building industry
AssociatePressOperator(1stShift)
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“Associate Press Operator (1st Shift) at Simpson Strong-Tie. Skills: Operate automatic stamping presses, Quality inspections, LEAN production goals. Operating an automatic stamping press to produce quality components while maintaining safety, efficiency and LEAN production goals.. Operate automatic stamping presses as needed to support department and company goals.”
What You'll Achieve.
produce quality components; maintaining safety, efficiency and LEAN production goals
Industry & Context.
Ability to identify options for solving a problem encountered during the manufacturing process.
Able to remain standing the entire duration of shift, and lift up to 40 lbs using proper technique consistently., 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., 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., The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts., Successful background investigation and drug test.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and by promoting a safe work environment., Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance., Able to remain standing the entire duration of shift, and lift up to 40 lbs using proper technique consistently., Able to apply basic math skills., Able to comprehend a variety of instructions furnished in English, including written, oral, diagram, or schedule form., Able to communicate one-on-one and in small group settings., Able to read a tape measure to 1/32” tolerance, to use protractor to measure angles to +/- 1 degree and ability to use and read a micrometer, and caliper., Ability to identify options for solving a problem encountered during the manufacturing process., Able to use computer or touchscreen to perform daily tasks and required training., Regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear., 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.
Nice to Have
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred., 1 year Related experience and/or training preferred.
What You'll Do.
Operating an automatic stamping press to produce quality components while maintaining safety
efficiency and LEAN production goals.
Operate automatic stamping presses as needed to support department and company goals.
Use powered hand tools to make adjustments to equipment as necessary.
Communicate with department leadership regarding issues and improvements.
Assist other associates with press set-ups and changeovers.
Perform quality inspections to blueprints and specifications using provided precision measuring tools and maintain a clean work environment to meet 6S standards.
package and palletize finished product in accordance with work orders.
Ensure auxiliary equipment is operating to standard.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with department leadership regarding issues and improvements.; Assist other associates with press set-ups and changeovers.
Communication Scope
Able to communicate one-on-one and in small group settings.
Full 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRe-sQJ6qzw) 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](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx6KVtDVwnt14YATMWD8aaZ-gb-5X6gqM). **YOU** As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating an automatic stamping press to produce quality components while maintaining safety, efficiency and LEAN production goals. This position will follow the first shift schedule, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. Overtime, including additional days, may be required based upon business need. **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**(% of Time) Operate automatic stamping presses as needed to support department and company goals. Use powered hand tools to make adjustments to equipment as necessary. (70%) Communicate with department leadership regarding issues and improvements. Assist other associates with press set-ups and changeovers. (10%) Perform quality inspections to blueprints and specifications using provided precision measuring tools and maintain a clean work environment to meet 6S standards. (10%) Count, package and palletize finished product in accordance with work orders. Ensure auxiliary equipment is operating to standard. (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 General Education Degree (GED) preferred. * 1 year Related experience and/or training p
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