Machinist Operator

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!Hours

• 3 : 00 pm- 11 : 30 pm (Monday- Friday)CompensationAt S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position in US - Chicago can be found in the JOB INFO section below This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.Join Our Team as a finisher!Are you passionate about metal finishing? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our metal finishing function. As a finisher, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Finishing System is a process designed to pre-treat metal (i.e., powder coat and liquid paint) to protect it from the environment. You will work in a production environment, engage in continuous productive activity and must meet requirements within predetermined time constraints. Tasks require the use of both hands and arms on a repetitive basis for a full range of motion.Key Responsibilities : Assist with loading and unloading parts into racks, barrels, and baskets for heat treating, cleaning, and electroplating. Monitor the basic functions of heat treatment machinery and auxiliary equipment, under guidance from more senior team members. Document temperatures and time exposure for parts during heat treatment and electroplating processes. Clean and remove grease from parts using Ransohoff machines and ensure parts are properly prepared for electroplating. Metal Finishing equipment such as sand, vapor and metal sprayers to the job description. Follow instructions to control the sequence and order of parts for processing. Use basic measuring equipment to ensure part dimensions and plating thicknesses are within required tolerances. Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring that all tools and materials are properly stored after use. Perform all tasks in compliance with established safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards. Display a willingness to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods in a manufacturing environment. Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure production deadlines are met, reporting any potential delays or issues promptly. Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.What you'll Need To Succeed : 0-1 year of work experience with a willingess to learn metal finishing operations. Willingness to work in a hot, noisy environment and perform physically demanding tasks. Basic knowledge of hand and power tools, with the ability to learn new equipment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including safety guidelines. Good attention to detail, with the ensure even finishing. Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments. Basic shop math skills with the ability to calculate measurements and weights. Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department. Ability and willingness to follow Health, Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team. Ability to work overtime as required to meet production needs.Physical demands :
• Standing : Continuously required to stand and perform tasks.
• Lifting : Frequently required to solo or team lift and / or carry items exercising sound judgment to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required, and risk assessments, if appropriate.
• Walking : Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus.
• Low Posture : Frequently required to perform tasks using a low posture, including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, or squatting.
• Position self / mode : Frequently required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing / pulling.
• Manual Dexterity : Frequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment / machinery / power tools / office productivity equipment.
• Bending : Frequently ascending or descending stairs and ladders.
• Observation / Eyesight : Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to differentiate between colorsEnvironmental & Hazardous Conditions Continuously working indoors in an non air-conditioned / air conditioned manufacturing-based environment. Continuously exposed to fumes / vapors / dust / gases / odors / mist / toxic chemicals / vibration / grease / oils / lasers / other etc. Continuously exposed to moderate noise levels, including machinery and forklifts. Frequently working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution / scalding / burns / other etc. Frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather) conditions / other etc. Continuously working with machinery with moving parts / vehicles / forklifts / heavy machinery / sharp objects / other etc.S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at ...@sandc.com .No fixed DeadlineAbout UsIn 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.S&C's deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply) :
• Health and Welfare Benefits : Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits : Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military LeaveRetirement Benefits : 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).About the TeamIn (Production Operations / QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.