Trainee Header/Threader Operator-2nd shift

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.
As a Trainee Machine Operator, you will have the opportunity to work with and assist Senior Machine Operators in their daily duties. In this position, you will gain valuable knowledge of the Screw Manufacturing department through a combined OJT and structured coursework program, which will consist of both classroom and on-the-job training over the course of a one-year Traineeship. This position works a Monday - Thursday shift - from 3:00 pm to 1:30 am.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Training (100%)

• Adhering to all known standards for safety, quality, and production.
• Learning to read blueprints to do visual product inspections to verify conformance to print specifications.
• Tracking conformance to trained standards of quality.
• Learning to report on all production processes throughout the shift.
• Learning proper methods for changing tools and adjusting machines.
• Performing housekeeping.
• Learning how to properly maintain and perform daily machine maintenance.
• Learning how to properly troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Driving a forklift.
• Retrieving raw materials, and/or delivering the finished product to the outbound staging area as needed.
• Learning to, and becoming a full-fledged Header/Threader Machine Operator.

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) required.
• Experience using calipers to measure parts and reading blueprints is required.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Mechanical ability.
• Able to consistently prioritize safety as job #1 by demonstrating and following all known and trained safety standards, safe work practices, and promoting a safe work environment.
• Accountability & dependability by consistently demonstrating reliability and punctual attendance.

TRAVEL REQUIRED
This job requires 0% domestic travel.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, hourly position is located in Gallatin, TN.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
Pay
$21.00 / 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.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of 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 and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.
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