Job Description
Powder Coater Racker- 2nd Shift
48004
7/10/25
Southco, Inc.

About the role

This position is responsible for producing components from a variety of operations (auto and manual booths, masking, burn off, etc.).  The associate is expected to always follow standard work and follow through with instructions provided from their Powder Coat Shooter.

 

Compensation: $17-$19

What you will be doing

  • Responsible to assist in setting up the line and using the appropriate control plan, blue print, Auto Booth/ Manual Booth sheet, job router, and work instructions,. Perform set-up tasks per set standard of the business system. Verify the status of the quality documents, parts and racks before beginning the set-up process.  
  • Assist in maintaining the quality, quantity and standard work procedures throughout the Powder Coating area.  Demonstrate the ability to proficiently rack and basic visual inspection of the various parts related to the powder coat process.  Perform associated Powder Coat operations, work assignments from supervisor and flex to work in areas of constraint, such as Die Cast secondary, Assembly, etc.    
  • Assist with Preventative Maintenance (PM) functions, per instructions from the Powder Coat Shooter.   
  • Responsible to maintain excellent housekeeping practices (5S).
  • Performing the burn off, power washing of racks

About you

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Ability to lift up to 33lbs and stand for an 8 hour shift
  • Good verbal communication, flexibility, willing to do physical work.
  • Safety and quality conscious 
  • Basic computer skills preferred.

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.  
  • 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.