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Simpson Strong-Tie

Tool Room Apprentice

Salary$23 – $32/hr
LocationStockton, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience4+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
High School diploma or GED certificate
Participation in Simpson Strong-tie’s Apprenticeship program, and current enrollment in a college-level machine technology program
Minimum of 4 years experience in Tool & Die/Tool room machining
Minimum of 4 years experience with precision assembly methods and techniques
Ability to communicate effectively and directly with other team members about project status and challenges
Ability to keep pace with a team in a fast-paced environment that may frequently require pivoting between multiple tasks and adapting to accommodate changing shop priorities
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & blueprints
Ability to use, create, and interpret 2D AutoCAD drawings
Nice to have1
Minimum of 5 years experience stamping manufacturing
Skills
AutoCAD
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement contributions
Employee stock purchase
Bonus plans
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
Charitable contribution matching
About the company
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
The Tool and Die Maker Apprentice supports the New Tooling department’s journeymen and assists them in the construction and testing of progressive dies, machines die components and assists in making product prototypes.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Works closely with journeymen Tool & Die Makers and other apprentices in the building of progressive stamping dies. Assists with coordinating material and component orders and deliveries with project leads. (80%)
Reports to shop leads individual daily progress on all machining projects, die tryouts, and new die builds. Coordinates with other team members to accomplish tasks in a timely manner. (10%)
Receive training, mentorship, and guidance from Journeymen, Leads, and Machinists. Sets a strong example of safe work practices and helps ensure that others are working safely. (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:
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High School diploma or GED certificate is required
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Participation in Simpson Strong-tie’s Apprenticeship program, and current enrollment in a college-level machine technology program is required
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Minimum of 4 years experience in Tool & Die/Tool room machining.
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Minimum of 4 years experience with precision assembly methods and techniques
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Minimum of 5 years experience stamping manufacturing preferred
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Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and directly with other team members about project status and challenges. Comfortable engaging with a wide range of personality types and working styles. Asks questions and actively listens to work and skill instructions
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Team Dynamics: Ability to keep pace with a team in a fast-paced environment that may frequently require pivoting between multiple tasks and adapting to accommodate changing shop priorities.
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Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & blueprints, and an ability to use, create, and interpret 2D AutoCAD drawings
TRAVEL REQUIRED
This position requires domestic up to 0% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, in the office, non-exempt position is in Stockton, CA.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$22.80 - $31.92 / hour
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.
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.
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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.
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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/.
Legal
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.
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