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Plastic Injection Oper
49075
8/17/26
Southco, Inc.

About the role

•    Run and manage a full cell of injection-molding machines like it's your own shop floor.
•    Inspect every part for quality, color accuracy, and precise measurements — logging data in our SPC system and color-measuring equipment.
•    Keep machines dialed in at peak efficiency, rate, and quality all shift long.
•    Clean, inspect, lubricate, and maintain injection mold tooling during production.
•    Accurately count, box, package, weigh, and record completed product.
•    Work confidently within SAP to keep production data on point.
•    Interact with real-time production monitoring systems and modern robotics/automated equipment.
•    Bring your ideas to continuous improvement events, JDIs, and CIs.
•    Team up with your cell to minimize downtime and drive OEE higher.
•    Champion 5S standards and follow department work instructions and SOEs to keep work standardized.

About you

•    High School Diploma or equivalent.
•    Excellent mechanical skills and hands-on ability.
•    Solid math skills and comfort using measuring instruments.
•    An eagerness to learn SPC (Statistical Process Control) and read blueprints.
•    Great communication skills and a genuine team-player mindset.
•    Strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once.
•    Physical readiness for a hands-on production role — including standing, walking, climbing stairs, using both hands/arms for reaching, gripping and repetitive tasks, and lifting up to 55 lbs (floor to 48") as needed.

How will we reward you

  • 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 matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute and up to 2% contribution of eligible pay based on company performance.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 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.
  • Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs.

 

Southco is an equal opportunity employer.  Accordingly, Southco will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, or other protected status recognized by state or local law. 
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.