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 a Heat Treat Technician, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining heat-treat process equipment including continuous, batch, and induction systems. You will also review production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for components to be heat-treated. This position reports directly to the Department Supervisor. This position is on the A/B shift, working 11.5-hour shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a 2-3-2 rotating schedule: Monday–Tuesday and Saturday–Sunday one week, followed by Wednesday–Friday the next week. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time) Apply knowledge of heat-treating processes, including temperatures, atmospheres, quenching, soaking times, and equipment maintenance, to ensure the proper utilization of systems. Prepare work for processing by loading and unloading furnaces, bins, fixtures, and baskets, and conduct incoming inspections to recognize component types, quality issues, and deviations. Ensure awareness of heat treat lots and assigned markings while safely loading and unloading heat-treat systems to avoid part mixing. Set up and operate continuous or batch heat treat systems to impart specified material properties on fasteners manufactured at Simpson Strong-Tie, follow up on test results, and take corrective actions based on instrumentation and feedback. Operate all related equipment efficiently, adjusting controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments, charts, dials, and gauges to ensure temperature uniformity in the furnaces. Monitor process conditions to identify and diagnose abnormalities or irregularities in process control feedback versus setups and monitor critical system areas such as weigh-feed locations, transition zones, pinch points, and exhaust. (80%) Ensure part conformance to quality and drawing specifications by using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gages, scales, and hardness testing machines/devices to verify proper hardness and depth of parts. Address system alarms and perform routine maintenance on typical system faults, misalignments, discontinuities, and other issues. Record work output results in appropriate records and assist with documentation and technical devices for recording production and findings, including reject material. Assist with the repair and replacement of equipment during maintenance shutdowns by being proactive and supportive. Report to the supervisor for daily task briefings and maintain transparency regarding work progress. Train new employees in work procedures with intentional and effective guidance. (20%) 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, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too: Safety: Ability to prioritize safety by demonstrating safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment. High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck Certification required (will certify at hire) Must have knowledge of heat-treating processes, testing, metallurgy, temperatures, etc. Five (5) years of experience in a heat-treat facility. Two (2) years technical college – or a minimum of 5 years on the job training working with atmosphere heat-treating furnaces preferred. Must understand atmosphere furnace fundamentals and operation. Familiar with pre and post process testing such as hardness testing preferred. Familiar with performing atmosphere-furnace preventative maintenance preferred. Basic computer knowledge Ability to work in hot environments for long periods of time Forklift experience required 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 10’s and 100’s. 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. TRAVEL REQUIRED This job does not require travel. WORK STATUS & LOCATION This full-time, non-exempt position is in Gallatin, TN. RELOCATION Relocation is not available for this position. PAY $23.46 - $35.19 / hour – plus shift differential 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. 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: 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 drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. #NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. 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. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team. If you don’t see a current opening that matches your skills but want to stay in the loop for future opportunities, introduce yourself! We’d love to learn more about you and keep you in mind for the right role.

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