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Machinist- 1st shift

S&C
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Job Description

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

  • 6 : 00 am- 2 : 30 pm (Monday- Friday)
  • Occasional OT on Saturdays

Compensation

At 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 Machinist!

Are you passionate about machining ? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our machining function. In this job you will be learning to set up and operate various types of Punch Presses ranging in tonnage from 35 tons to 600 tons to cut and form material. You will be learning in a production environment where all jobs have a measured standard production rate and you will be held accountable for the quality of your work. This work involves the handling, positioning and fastening of dies ranging in weight from 50 lbs. to 1,500 lbs. with the help of material handling equipment. You will be working in a production environment where all jobs have a measured standard production rate and you will be responsible for the quality of your work. Duration of set-ups and run times varies. Most tasks require good hand / eye coordination and the full range of motion of both hands and arms on a regular and repetitive basis.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Handling of coil stock ranging in weight from 50 lbs. to 1500 lbs. with the help of material handling equipment.
  • Handling of strip stock from the rack into the machine weighing approximately 30 lbs.
  • Handling of piece parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.
  • First piece inspection of parts using tape measure, scale, micrometer and dial calipers.
  • Running of various secondary operations within department when needed.
  • Enrollment and successful completion of courses offered on premises through the S&C Continuous Improvement Institute is required.
  • What you'll Need To Succeed :

  • A working knowledge of shop math.
  • The ability to read blueprints and to follow specific written instructions and procedures.
  • A basic knowledge of measuring equipment such as square, scale, tape measure, dial calipers and micrometer.
  • A basic understanding of metal forming applications and practices
  • Setup and operation of presses from 35 tons up to 600 tons
  • Physical demands :

  • Standing : Most tasks are performed in a standing position
  • Lifting : Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs. Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
  • Walking : Occasional walking of moderate distances ( less than 1 / 8 mile).
  • Carrying : Occasional carrying of items weighing less than 20 lbs.
  • Pushing : Occasional positioning of tub tilters and use of hand trucks to move parts and tooling a moderate distance.
  • Pulling : Occasional positioning of tub tilters and use of hand trucks to move parts and tooling a moderate distance.
  • Bending : Occasional bending to perform a variety of job tasks.
  • Reaching : Frequent reaching to load and unload parts from fixture in machine.
  • Handling : Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs. along with a variety of hand tools.
  • 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 TAsupport@sandc.com.

    No fixed Deadline

    About Us

    In 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 Leave
  • Retirement 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 Team

    In (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.

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