Bender Threader 4 - 1st shift

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 1st shift (7:00am-3:30pm)

Pay: $20.11/hr

Our Values:

• Equality. We treat each other with fairness, respect, and professionalism.
• 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 Threader 4 performs 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.