Tool & Die Helper
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine 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 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.
AboutLearn about our company culture directly from our team.
YOUAs a Tool and Die Helper, you will be responsible for working with and assisting journeyman toolmakers and machinist in their daily Tool Room duties. In this position, you will gain valuable knowledge of the tooling trade and, if successful and ready, transition into a Tool & Die Apprenticeship.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)- Support Shop operations through organization, cleaning, machine maintenance and supply/materials coordination. (40%)
- Machining of tooling components and related machine shop work and training (30%)
- Assist in building or modifying of progressive punch press dies. (20%)
- Operate punch presses when necessary if skilled in this area (10%)
If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
- Required:
High School Diploma or GED - Technical School Degree completed or started
- Machine Shop experience in any capacity
- 1 year desired experience setting-up or running progressive punch press dies
- Blueprint Interpretation to interpret drawings dealing with the building and repairs of dies
- Measuring Instruments:
Read material gauges, measuring equipment, understand correct placement for new, damaged, or uncalibrated equipment - Productivity:
Utilize time efficiency
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 RequirementsWhile 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 may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
WORKENVIRONMENT
The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts.
Travel RequiredThis job requires no travel.
WORK STATUS & LOCATIONThis full-time, non-exempt position is located in Stockton, CA.
RELOCATIONRelocation is not available for this position.
Pay$20.52 / hour
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIEWe 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…
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