Description

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 an Associate Quality Lab Technician, you will be responsible for incoming material inspections and testing as well as materials produced in-house. This position will challenge you to work as a team to set, achieve, and maintain goals including daily inspection times. Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a dedicated and knowledgeable group of people who support and lead quality improvement efforts to ensure that our products have No Equal in our industry? Here at Simpson Strong-Tie we work hard to ensure the safety of our employees while producing the high quality products that we are known for. Do you have an innate ability to operate or troubleshoot technology such as computers, measuring devices, or testing equipment? Are you looking for stability and are highly motivated to learn? This may be the position that can help you expand your knowledge and experience.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Inspect incoming materials and parts to ensure vendor quality. Report inspection findings using software programs. Create, revise, or update various spreadsheets and/or electronic records, etc. used to collect information in the lab. (60%)

Assure the reliability and consistency of production by checking processes, first piece and final output. Communicate and assist Engineers in resolving non-conformances. (25%)

Contribute and participate in various improvement projects within the plant. (10%)

Report non-conformances using PIO system and follow through to execution of disposition. (5%)

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:

• 3 years of experience performing product inspections is required.
• Ability to work in a Microsoft software environment including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to have attention to detail and ensure accuracy of information. Ability to identify options for solving a problem.
• Ability to meet productivity standards, deadlines and work schedules. Ability to fulfill all commitments made to peers, co-workers, and supervisor. Ability to hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, and timely results. Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to work well within a small team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

No travel is required.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Gallatin, TN.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$16.50 - $20.63 / 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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