Associate Painter

Simpson Strong-Tie•McKinney, TX

16h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

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 The Associate Painter is responsible for the loading and unloading of paint line products and materials and supporting the powder coat operators. This position is also responsible for quality inspections of products, checking millage thickness on product and titrations of chemicals. You will receive a $2.50 shift differential for every hour worked. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time) Ensure the quality of paint coating through visual and test methods and the overall quality of parts painted through visual inspection. Check welded parts for porosity and missing or defective welds while painting. Follow sequence of schedule to ensure product is painted in correct order distributed to the next process. Follow Safety guidelines and complete paperwork according to procedures defined. (75%) Monitor and maintain wash system titration levels. (15%) Train on other equipment and or processes within the production area to meet customer demands. Check chemical and adhesion tests as required. (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: Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck certification (will certify at hire) required. High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred 1 year related manufacturing experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and training within the powder coating industry. Mathematical Reasoning: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents. Language: Ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence. Ability to read, comprehend and interpret drawings. Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form and to solve problems involve both concrete and unknown variables. Measurements: Able to read a tape measure to 1/32” tolerance and to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree Problem Solving: Ability to identify options for solving a problem encountered during the manufacturing process. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 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.

Requirements

Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck certification (will certify at hire) required.
Mathematical Reasoning: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.
Language: Ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence.
Ability to read, comprehend and interpret drawings.
Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form and to solve problems involve both concrete and unknown variables.
Measurements: Able to read a tape measure to 1/32” tolerance and to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree
Problem Solving: Ability to identify options for solving a problem encountered during the manufacturing process.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
1 year related manufacturing experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and training within the powder coating industry.

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality of paint coating through visual and test methods and the overall quality of parts painted through visual inspection.
Check welded parts for porosity and missing or defective welds while painting.
Follow sequence of schedule to ensure product is painted in correct order distributed to the next process.
Follow Safety guidelines and complete paperwork according to procedures defined.
Monitor and maintain wash system titration levels.
Train on other equipment and or processes within the production area to meet customer demands.
Check chemical and adhesion tests as required.

Benefits

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits.
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.

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