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Technician-Advanced 2nd Shift

S&C Electric Co.

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Chicago, IL
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Second Shift
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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 

  • 2:30pm -11pm (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 is $35.00. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician! 

The Advanced Maintenance Technician independently maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of CNC, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment. This role is a key problem solver on the shop floor, handling most breakdowns without assistance, supporting junior technicians, and contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

    • CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal machining centers

    • Laser cutting systems, waterjet cutters, punch presses, and press brakes

    • Injection molding presses and automated dispensing systems

    • Welding and assembly robotic cells

    • Industrial ovens, powder paint systems, and plated process equipment

    • Automated and semi‑automated production cells

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving spindles, bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, and drive systems
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, sensors, interlocks, safety circuits, and VFDs
  • Perform PLC-based troubleshooting using I/O status, fault codes, and basic online monitoring
  • Recover and restart CNC and robotic systems following equipment faults or process upsets
  • Support robotic cells including tooling, alignment, and basic safety validation
  • Perform precision alignment, leveling, and calibration of equipment
  • Fabricate and repair components using manual machining, cutting, fitting, and welding
  • Execute MIG welding and basic TIG welding for equipment and fixture repair
  • Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and moderate rebuild activities
  • Accurately document work, root cause, and recommendations in CMMS
  • Provide day‑to‑day guidance and informal mentoring to junior technicians
  • Adhere to all safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental requirements

 

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

    • Approximately 5 years experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance

    • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills across rotating and precision equipment

    • Solid AC/DC electrical diagnostic skills

    • Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment (I/O, fault diagnostics, safe recovery)

    • Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting

    • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and blueprints

    • Experience with CNC equipment maintenance and automated production systems

    • Competent use of precision measurement tools and alignment equipment

    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical certificate or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Electro‑Mechanical Technology
  • Experience in high‑mix or automated manufacturing environments
  • Exposure to robotic programming interfaces or advanced CNC diagnostics
  • Reliability, TPM, or continuous improvement experience

 

Major Physical Demands: 

  • Standing Remaining in an upright position 75% of the time with intermittent walking and sitting.
  • Lifting Frequent lifting of components ranging from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
  • Walking Frequent walking short distances from job to job throughout the plant.
  • Carrying Occasional carrying of equipment components or tools weighing up to 20 lbs.
  • Pushing Occasional use of hand truck, parts cart, to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
  • Pulling Occasional use of hand truck, parts cart, to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
  • Bending Frequent bending required to perform job tasks.
  • Reaching Frequent reaching to install and remove parts or assemblies from equipment.
  • Handling Continuous handling of small hand tools, power tools and equipment 

 

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]

No fixed Deadline

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