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Machinist- 1st shift

S&C Electric Co.

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Palatine, IL
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

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)
  • Overtime on Saturdays

Competitive Monthly Pay Period

 

Benefit Overview

  • Competitive complete benefits package
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)
    • Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
    • Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
    • Annual bonus for individual and company performance
  • Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
  • Referral Bonus program
  • PPE provided.
  • Career Advancement and Development Opportunities

Join Our Team as a Machinist!

 

Are you passionate about Machinist? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our machinist function. As a machinist, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. 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.

Preferred:

  • Setup and operation of presses from 35 tons up to 600 tons. Graduates of The Jane Addams Punch Press Die Setting Program may also be considered.

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 [email protected].