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Associate Machine Operator

Simpson Strong-Tie
Gallatin, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
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.

About

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As an Associate Machine Operator, you will be responsible for Screw Collation. That’s year one. 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 – 3:00 pm to 2:30 am. with overtime as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

Running Collation Machine (80%)

Trouble shooting minor machine issues (bowl jams, decoil product) (10%)

Packaging product and Housekeeping (10%)

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) required
  • Able to be on time and perform SOP (standard Operators Procedures)
  • Be able to be on your feet for 10 hour days
  • Be capable of troubleshooting minor issues with production
  • Be able to do your quality checks
  • Be a team player
  • Be able to follow instructions
  • Be able to multi-task


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.

Travel Required

This job requires 0% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Gallatin, TN.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$20.00 - $24.66 / 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: 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.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Salary : $20 - $25

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