Job Description

Why Southco?

With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call "touch points", such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.

The Role - Rotating Shift (6-2/2-10 & Call Out system)

The successful candidate will be required to install, maintain, repair and modify production equipment, electrically and mechanically to support production requirements. Work directly with production personnel, Engineers and shift supervisors on a daily basis to solve immediate manufacturing problems and ensure safety. Carry out PM events on machinery and equipment to reduce the quantity of breakdown repairs and keep up to date records of all daily activates on the Frontline maintenance database. Respond to emergency situations that effect production capabilities and safety in a timely manner to allow continuation of production activities.

Expectations

*HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a fully completed apprenticeship

*Trained to the IEE Wiring Regulations (17th or 18th Edition) would be desirable

*Experience in the operation of milling machines, lathes, grinders, band saws, drills, hand tools etc.

*Ability to operate and troubleshoot electromechanical assembly equipment and control systems. *Knowledge of PLC programming in basic and ladder logic would be beneficial

*Must have a basic Knowledge of Pneumatics & Hydraulics

*Prepared to work shifts and a rotational call out system

So why join us?

Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.

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