Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Company Overview

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 the 9 Principles of Business that guide our daily operations and make Simpson Strong‑Tie an inspiring place to work.

As a Fabricator, you will bend, seat, flange, and top‑flange materials according to work orders and production drawings. You will also operate other manual fabrication equipment such as shear, weld, punch press, paint, and CNC. This is a full‑time, 1st shift position (Monday through Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm) with overtime as needed.

• Operate press brake and other fabrication equipment to manufacture parts to specifications (75%).
• Perform quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, and tape measures (15%). Communicate issues and improvement ideas to department leadership.
• Package finished products in cartons, apply labels, and palletize (10%). Gather and stage work. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• 3+ years of related production experience or training.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost‑effective manufacturing.
• Monitoring machine gauges and indicators to ensure proper operation.
• Selective attention and ability to concentrate without distraction.
• Basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, arithmetics.
• Active listening skills and effective communication.

The position requires standing, walking, seeing, talking, and hearing for 8–12 hours, with occasional sitting. You will operate large equipment and may lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 50pounds or more with proper equipment. The work environment may involve heat or cold, loud noise, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

0% domestic travel.

Full‑time, non‑exempt. Located in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Relocation is not available for this position.

$17.74 – $26.63 per hour.

Eligible full‑time employees receive medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase, bonus plans, holiday pay, vacation, sick days, funeral and jury duty leave, service awards, employee discounts, referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement, and more. Benefit plan details.

We are an equal opportunity employer. This means our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. All job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check in accordance with applicable laws.