Welder (Swing)

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.YOUAs a Welder, you will be responsible for performing manual/robotic welding for the manufacture and assembly of welded aspects of our product line and inspect finished products to fulfill customer orders.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)Develop manual welding projects by analyzing work orders, prints, and completed assembly. Perform welding duties using a metal inert gas (MIG) welder. Weld steel components as specified by print layouts, drawings, and work orders. Review and check materials and products to verify conformance to Simpson's quality standards. Remove defective or substandard materials from machinery and readjust workflow and/or machines. Adjust machines and robot utilizing pendant, if necessary to alter position, alignment. Program and operate Motoman 6 axis robot, modify and create programs using programming pendant safely and efficiently. (75%)Review work orders or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments. Read and examine blueprints, drawings, work orders, or patterns to determine equipment set-up or selection details, procedures to be used and dimensions of final products inspections. Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices required by descriptions and specifications. Adjust bolts, clamps, stop guides, or table angles or heights, using hand tools such as nail guns, staple guns, power drill guns, and/or power saws. Measure materials or objects for installation and assembly. Make specific jigs for specials. Maintain welding equipment to working order. Requires tool reading, tack welding, and handling steel blocks and jigs. (25%)DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEIf you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:Gas metal arc welding certification required.Simpson's welding certification (will certify upon hire) required.Certificate from college or technical school in robotic programming (Motoman) preferred.3 years of welding experience.Manufacturing process knowledge: Demonstrates a basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.Safety: Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating a safe work practices by promoting a safe work environment.Customer service skills: Applies customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.Communication skills: Speaks in the most effective way to relay information. Listens and asks questions to ensure understandingWritten comprehension: Able to read and understand prints, information and ideas presented in writing. Able to read production drawings and diagrams and interpret information from work orders applicable to the manufacturing of products. Self-management skills: Uses time efficiently to complete tasks.Ability to work independently: Follows both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. 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 ENVIRONMENTThe job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts. TRAVELThis position does not require travel.WORK STATUS & LOCATIONThis full-time, non-exempt, Union position is located in Stockton, CA. This is a Swing shift position (3:45pm - 12:15am).RELOCATIONRelocation is not available for this position.PAY$18.00 / hourREWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIEWe 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 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, phencyclidine and opiates.#NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow