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Primary Cell Operator- 2nd Shift
48723
6/30/26
Southco, Inc.
About the role
The Primary Operator position is responsible for producing quality components from a variety of Primary machinery.
Compensation: $23-$27
Plus 10% shift differential!
What you will be doing
Understand and troubleshoot basic operation of Primary manufacturing processes, tooling and material
Utilize business system to run jobs according to schedule.
Produce sample pieces and first article quality before starting production run. Perform all quality related tasks including the segregation of non-conforming parts.
Notify supervisor or lead of tooling and material requirements and occasionally assist in ordering tools, materials and supplies while maintaining all appropriate tool packs, set-up sheets and layouts.
Document all set-up, production and tool repair into business system
Clean machines and perform scheduled maintenance and housekeeping as necessary. This includes pointing out any potential safety violations or hazards
Complete all necessary training to refine skills or learn new skills as required, including other jobs in the department.
About you
High School diploma or GED
Safety and Quality Conscious
Willingness to work in a team environment
Able to lift up to 33 lbs
Familiarity with data computer systems
Able to work to very close tolerances (.0005")
Knowledge of mechanical blueprints
Able to use measuring instruments
Good to excellent mechanical skills
Previous experience operating manufacturing machines (2-3 years minimum)
Previous experience using hand tools, ex: wrenches, drivers, etc. (2-3 years minimum)
How will we reward you
Competitive base pay
Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life
Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees
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Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.
Benefits we offer our employees:
- Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
- Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
- Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees
