Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.

Schedule
Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent mechanical skills and ability
• Good math skills
• Ability to use measuring instruments
• Ability to learn and understand SPC
• Ability to read blueprints
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well with others as a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks1 Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, or walking.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work from elevated areas.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms including ability to reach in all directions, perform pinching operations, complete repetitive tasks, and possess good grip strength.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds, unassisted including unassisted lifts from floor level to heights of 48 inches.

Responsibilities

• Run a cell of injection-molding machines
• Inspect product for proper level of quality, color accuracy, measure parts with gages and record measurements in the online SPC system and color measuring equipment as required
• Assure machines are running at peak efficiency, rate and quality throughout the shift
• Clean, inspect, lubricate and maintain injection mold tooling during the production as required
• Accurately count, box, package, and weigh completed product, accurately record production quantities
• Work accurately within the SAP business system
• Interact continuously with real time production monitoring system
• Work with robotics and other automated equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement events, JDIs and CIs when necessary
• Work as part of a team within the cell to minimize downtime and increase overall OEE1 Maintain 5S standards
• Adhere to department work instructions and SOE’s to maintain standard work

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person