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Tumbler Operator
48179
9/4/25
Southco, Inc.

About the role

Perform Cleaning and Tumbling Operations per work instructions and quality documents in support of other departments  to meet internal and external customer expectations. Additionally, provide support to the facility by maintaining regulatory compliance when operating the Waste Water Treatment (WWT) system and handling Hazardous materials/waste.

 

Compensation: $21.00-$26.00

What you will be doing

  • Process parts with media, compound and water as required for variety of products according to process sheets; adjust speeds for proper processing
  • Separate parts and media as required using hoist, separator screens, etc.
  • Monitor, adjust and requisition supplies of media, etc. as conditions warrant.
  • Startup, operate and shutdown all cleaning and finishing machinery in a safe manner.
  • Perform passivating, phosphating, dipping and cleaning operations per specifications of the business system.
  • Perform preventative maintenance procedures as specified by the standard work including replenishing of chemical tanks. 
  • Perform operator level maintenance on all equipment and notify supervisor and/or maintenance personnel of equipment malfunction.
  • Pre-treat parts for finishing as required.
  • Dispose of used, spent or contaminated materials into properly labeled containers for disposal.
  • Start up, operate and shutdown the facility WWT (Waste Water Treatment) system per work instructions.
  • Perform all necessary tests for proper operation of the WWT System and troubleshoot/remedy all nonconforming readings.
  • Maintain proper inventory of all chemicals and replacement parts for the WWT system.
  • Respond to and take proper action to all  WWT incidents in the facility.

About you

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to push/pull up to 250 lbs repeatedly, potentially up to 5,000 lbs per day.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly throughout the day
  • Working in a hot climate with changing conditions.
  • Safety and Quality Conscious
  • Basic computer skills
  • SAP knowledge preferred
  • Ability to count using scales and measuring machines
  • Ability to safely operate overhead cranes

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.