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Assembler I- 3rd Shift
48254
10/23/25
Southco, Inc.

About the role

Responsible for assembling parts in a manual, hand-assembly environment, and also in a semi-automated assembly department. Perform basic setup and operator duties of work centers, including understanding Standard Work instructions, performing operator Preventative Maintenance on the equipment. Able run all yellow work centers (as defined by the Assembly skills matrix). May include some basic level one Assembler II work centers or level one in Dzus work centers.

 

Compensation: $17.00-$19.00 plus 10% shift differential

What you will be doing

  • Able to accurately produce parts by operating all manual work benches and all semi-automated assembly machines to achieve a minimum productivity rate of 80%. 
  • Perform set up activities, if trained and as required, on all manual work benches and semi-automated assembly machines.
  • Perform quality checks, audits and inspections to ensure products are defect free.  Follow established process and procedures to achieve zero quality defects.
  • Enter data into the business software as required to complete the assembly job.  As required, use the core system to perform quality checks, confirmations, order materials and submit a maintenance request.
  • Follow standard work procedures before, during and at the end of the shift as defined by the department guidelines.  (5S)
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About you

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Able to learn the business operating systems. Able to learn to use measuring instruments.
  • Good manual dexterity, able to sit or stand for 8-hour shift.
  • Able to lift/push/pull up to 33 lbs.
  • Team oriented.
  • Quality and Safety conscious.

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

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.