About the role

Uses technical experience and process knowledge to address equipment and facility needs on a daily basis and to apply problem solving techniques to higher level issues that compromise safety, quality and/or productivity on an as needed basis.

Compensation: $33-$40

What you will be doing

Work with management to establish priority of work assignments. Determine tasks and priorities based on maintenance management system, daily production requirements and Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules. Update PM's as required for open and completed tasks as assigned.

Troubleshoot and repair machines, feed systems, control systems and other production equipment. Replace broken or worn parts; make adjustments and/or recommend work to be performed. Perform repair of electrical and mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Work with production supervisors, manufacturing engineers and others to improve process capabilities and solve immediate manufacturing problems with long term solutions.

Cross train fellow team members in areas of one's own expertise in these areas.

Participate in Continuous Improvement activities such as 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), predictive maintenance to improve overall equipment effectiveness.

Read and interpret drawings, electrical schematics and technical literature. Work with manufacturers and vendors as needed for daily repair activity.

Move or install machinery and equipment, including; uncrating,positioning, leveling, securing and supply of proper utilities.

Maintain appropriate inventory levels of spare components for equipment in assigned areas to minimize machine down time.

Ensure documentation of machinery and equipment is current and accessible including uploading to maintenance management system as appropriate.

Work independently with little or no direct supervision of daily activities.

Ability to train on industrial lift equipment

About you

High School Diploma, or GED

Valid Driver's license.

Able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lb.

Flexible to shift requirements.

Minimum 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment performing maintenance activities.

Working Knowledge of PLC trouble shooting and basic programming preferred.

Safety and quality conscious.

Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic principles.

Basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Ability to work in a team environment and train others.

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

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.

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