Amada Press Brake Operator

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 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.

As the Amada Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for punching, bending, seating, flanging, and top flanging material to the specifications contained within work orders and production drawings in such a manner as to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, lean and production goals. Work independently and take initiatives to meet production deadlines and KPI’s.

• This role: bending, seating, flanging, and top flanging material to the specifications contained within work orders and production drawings to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, lean and production goals. (70%)
• Set up machine for required operation (bending, flanging, seating, top flanging) and manufacture parts according to prints and work orders. (20%)
• Perform quality inspections to drawings and specifications per procedures and communicate with department leadership regarding issues and improvements. (10%)

• High School Diploma
• Manufacturing production experience (2 years)
• Sit‑down forklift certification (or ability to be certified)
• Understanding how to read a tape measure, protractor, and square.

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.

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 while standing for approximately 8–12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. The employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

This job requires 0% domestic travel.

This full‑time, non‑exempt, Union position is located in Stockton, CA. It is a Swing shift position (3:45 pm – 12:15 am). It is not eligible for remote work.

Relocation is not available for this position.

$18.00 / hour

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:

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.