Associate Quality Control Lab Technician 2nd shift

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. You will have the 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. This position will follow a Monday through Friday schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with overtime as needed.

WHAT YOULL 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 TQC system and follow through to execution of disposition. (5%)

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above youve 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.
• Accountability & Dependability. Able to consistently demonstrate reliable punctual attendance
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiple and divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to Work Independently: Follow both written and oral instructions including safety guidelines work instructions and company policies.
• Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable punctual attendance in accordance with our attendance policy.
• Safety is the top priority. You will be required to quickly recognize and respond to dangerous situations in a safe and efficient manner. You must lead by example by following all Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) rules and requirements and wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. This includes gloves protective clothing heat-resistant gear and when required respirators to protect against burns chemical exposure and other potential hazards.
• Continuously build your skillset to influence decisions and recommend/implement process improvements in an effort to grow department throughput while meeting product quality.
• Communication Skills: Speak in the most effective way to relay information to all departments and at all levels within the organization. Listen and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Quality Standards Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of company quality standards and company quality control processes.
• Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
• Teamwork: Ability to work with other team members to accomplish group goals
• Results Focus & Initiative: Ability to multitask and take initiative in a challenging fast-paced environment.
• Customer Service Skills: Apply customer service principles and processes on the job and with others
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

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.

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 and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job the employee must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly work around moving mechanical parts. The noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust heat and/or cold wet or humid conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

No travel is required. This position will require travel to an alternate facility for training prior to startup.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

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

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$19.38 - $29.09 / 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. View benefit plan details here: 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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