Associate Press Operator – 2nd Shift

Simpson Strong-Tie•McKinney, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Press Operator operates progressive stamping presses to meet safety, quality, efficiency, LEAN, and production goals. The role includes operating presses, inspecting products, using powered hand tools, adjusting equipment, packaging finished products, handling materials, assisting with press setups and changeovers, and communicating issues and improvement opportunities to department leadership. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in McKinney, Texas, working 2nd shift Monday through Thursday from 4:25 p.m. to 2:55 a.m. The position pays $19.00 per hour, with an additional $2.50 shift differential for each hour worked. Travel and relocation are not available for this position.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One month of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
  • Consistently prioritize safety, demonstrate safe work practices, and promote a safe work environment.
  • Safely operate a manual pallet jack.
  • Demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.
  • Apply basic algebra and geometry and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.
  • Read and write simple correspondence and follow instructions.
  • Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Communicate one-on-one and in small-group settings.
  • Read a tape measure to 1/32-inch tolerance, use combination squares to measure angles to within +/- 1 degree, and use and read a micrometer.
  • Meet the physical demands of regularly standing, walking, seeing, talking, and hearing; occasionally sitting; operating large equipment while standing for approximately 8–12 hours; and repetitive twisting and bending.
  • Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and handle heavier weights with proper equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate any and all presses as needed to support department and company goals.
  • Perform quality inspections according to drawings, specifications, and procedures, and maintain a clean work environment.
  • Use air- or electric-powered hand tools and make equipment adjustments as necessary.
  • Count, package, and palletize finished products in accordance with work orders.
  • Handle cartons, labels, coils of steel, pallets, and packaging tape.
  • Assist other personnel with press setups and changeovers.
  • Communicate issues and improvement opportunities to department leadership.

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonus or commission eligibility
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Sick days
  • Funeral and jury duty pay
  • Years-of-service awards
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Charitable contribution matching
  • Education reimbursement
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