Bender Threader 4 - 1st shift

Southern States, LLC; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly paycheck

10 Paid Holidays & Birthday Holiday

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement account

Job summary

Southern States, LLC in Hampton, Georgia is seeking a Bender Threader to perform repetitive bench subassembly and assembly operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or GED) and be skilled in machine operation and mathematical calculations. Responsibilities include reading specifications, operating machinery, and ensuring workpieces meet quality standards. Opportunities for competitive wages, medical insurance, paid holidays, and a 401K retirement account are offered. Join a diverse workforce committed to innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Ability to add and subtract whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Read job order for specifications such as material and dimensions.
• Install saw blade and set blade tension and cutting speed.
• Measure workpiece and mark bend locations.
• Inspect threaded dimensions of workpieces.
• Maintain equipment and working area in a clean condition.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Machine operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Equality .We treat each other with fairness, respect, andprofessionalism.
• Innovation. We seek out new opportunities, innovate and experiment with new ideas.
• Teamwork. We work as a team, collaborating with and supporting each other for the good of Southern States.
• Continuous Improvement. We will be open to learning and change to be more effective.
• Have Fun. We will be profitable, grow the company, and have fun.

What we can do for you:

• Competitive wages & shift differential
• Weekly paycheck
• 10 Paid Holidays & Birthday Holiday
• Paid vacation
• Steel toe shoes reimbursements up to $135
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Referral Program (up to $1,500 earned per referral)
• 401K retirement account
• Discount program with Verizon Wireless

Position Summary

The Southern States LLC Bender Threader4performs repetitive bench subassembly and assembly operations by performing the following duties.

How You Will Add Value:

• Reads job order for specifications such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimensions to be cut.
• Obtains and transfers stock to machine.
• Installs saw blade and sets blade tension and cutting speed for specified operation.
• Sets saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts.
• Sets stops and guides for manual feed saw or sets feed mechanism for automatic feed saw to control dimension of cut.
• Positions and secures stock against stops or in feeding device.
• Ensures proper coolant flow against cutting area.
• Starts machine and observes operation.
• Inspects dimensions of workpieces for conformance to specifications.
• Replaces defective cutting blade or wheel.
• Properly identifies raw material remnants by established color code system.
• Compiles dimensions, type and size of thread needed from charts, drawing and specifications sheets.
• Selects, installs, and adjusts threading die, die cutters and chamfering tools into threading machine.
• Inserts precut stock and positions and secures stock in chuck jaws.
• Starts machine and moves hand wheel or lever to feed stock into threading die.
• Inspects threaded dimensions of workpieces for conformance to specifications.
• Selects and installs proper die block, guides and stops to manual bender.
• Measures workpiece and mark bend locations.
• Positions workpiece against end stop. 20. Locks holding clamp and guide clamp onto workpiece.
• Using hand lever, bend workpiece around die block until stopped by plug stops.
• Inspects bent workpiece for proper length and degree of bend.
• Maintains equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition.

Education and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to use simple mathematical devices, such as, calculators, scales, measuring tapes, etc.

Mandatory WorkKeys Ready

• WorkKeys ACT Score (Applied Math – 4, Graphic Literacy – 4, Workplace Observation – 2).

Southern States LLC is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation.