Heading Operator Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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

As a Multi-Die Cold Header/Threader Operator, you will be responsible for performing tasks necessary to keep equipment running efficiently, including preventative maintenance, machine set-ups, and troubleshooting issues. You will also train and mentor new employees in the heading and threading processes. This position operates on a Monday-Thursday shift from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with overtime as needed.

** SIGN ON BONUS - $3,500**

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Use blueprints to conduct visual product inspections, ensuring conformance to specifications and documenting results using the SPC program. (40%)

Adjust machine components to control speed, pressure, dimensions, and material flow. Change tooling as needed and reset machines to proper specifications. Inspect and measure parts using calipers, micrometers, length gauges, and other precision tools, while monitoring machine performance. (30%)

Maintain Simpson's high-quality standards with consistency and pride. Perform housekeeping, daily machine maintenance, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues while ensuring a safe, clean, and organized work environment. (20%)

Operate a forklift to retrieve raw materials and transport finished products to the outbound staging area. (10%)

Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

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)
• Experience reading blueprints required
• Five (5) years of experience in setting up and the operation of Heading/Threading machines.
• Experience with Asahi, Saspi Ingramatic Ewmen machines preferred.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools - micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Forklift experience
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Mechanical ability & safety. Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstration of safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment
• Accountability & Dependability. Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 0% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, hourly position is in Gallatin, TN.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$25.29 - 40.48 / hour - plus $1.00 shift differential

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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: 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. 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.

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