Primary Cell Operator- 2nd Shift

Primary Cell Operator- 2nd Shift

49162

9/21/26

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

Information at a Glance

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