Process /Setup Technician

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 Set-up Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring our machines are set-up and running so that we can fill customer demand in an efficiently, safe, and timely manner. This position reports directly to the Department Manager and is supported by the department's Team Lead(s). This position works a Monday - Thursday shift - 5:00am to 3:30pm, with overtime as needed. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time) Ensure all machines are up and set up to run efficiently to avoid any mechanical or safety issues, as the shift requires. (60%) Responsible for safety, quality assurance, basic preventive maintenance and responding to problems immediately (line stops, and on calls, quality/safety issues etc.) First line of support for production. (30%) Helping machine operators with issues of reworking the product. (10%) 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: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) desired Set up experience on machines. Mechanical ability & Safety. Able to consistently prioritize safety by demonstration of safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment. Accountability & Dependability. Able to consistently demonstrate reliable punctual attendance. Able to work 4-10-hour days Mon-Thursday with overtime as needed. Successful completion of a 90-day probation period. 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 while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting, and bending in a repetitive motion. 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts. TRAVEL REQUIRED This job requires 0% domestic travel. WORK STATUS & LOCATION This full-time, hourly position is in Gallatin, TN. RELOCATION Relocation is not available for this position. PAY $25.00 - $35.19 /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: 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 background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates. #NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Created: 2026-03-04