Primary Cell Operator- 2nd Shift

TouchPoint Inc.; Village of Honeoye Falls (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) with match

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision + HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southco is seeking a Primary Operator to produce quality components from a variety of Primary machinery. You will troubleshoot basic operations, run jobs in the business system, and inspect first article quality before starting production runs.

Responsibilities include documenting setup and tooling, maintaining housekeeping, and alerting on safety hazards. A High School diploma or GED, strong teamwork, and ability to lift up to 33 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Safety and quality conscious with close tolerances.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and use measuring instruments.
• Experience operating manufacturing machines (2-3 years).

Responsibilities

• Understand and troubleshoot basic operation of Primary manufacturing processes, tooling and material.
• Utilize business system to run jobs according to schedule.
• Produce sample pieces and first article quality before starting production run.
• Perform quality tasks including segregation of non-conforming parts.
• Notify supervisor of tooling/material needs and assist in ordering supplies.
• Document setup, production and tool repair in the business system.
• Clean machines, perform scheduled maintenance and report safety hazards.
• Complete training to refine skills and learn other jobs in the department.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Measuring instruments

Safety consciousness

Tolerance to close specs

Tooling and setup

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Primary Operator position is responsible for producing quality components from a variety of Primary machinery.

Compensation: $23-$27

What you will be doing

• Understand and troubleshoot basic operation of Primary manufacturing processes, tooling and material
• Utilize business system to run jobs according to schedule.
• Produce sample pieces and first article quality before starting production run. Perform all quality related tasks including the segregation of non-conforming parts.
• Notify supervisor or lead of tooling and material requirements and occasionally assist in ordering tools, materials and supplies while maintaining all appropriate tool packs, set-up sheets and layouts.
• Document all set-up, production and tool repair into business system
• Clean machines and perform scheduled maintenance and housekeeping as necessary. This includes pointing out any potential safety violations or hazards
• Complete all necessary training to refine skills or learn new skills as required, including other jobs in the department.

About you

• High School diploma or GED
• Safety and Quality Conscious
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Able to lift up to 33 lbs
• Familiarity with data computer systems
• Able to work to very close tolerances (.0005")
• Knowledge of mechanical blueprints
• Able to use measuring instruments
• Good to excellent mechanical skills
• Previous experience operating manufacturing machines (2-3 years minimum)
• Previous experience using hand tools, ex: wrenches, drivers, etc. (2-3 years minimum)

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

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.