Assembler -1st Shift

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

13h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Join Our Team as an Assembler!
Are you passionate about assembly? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic
individual to join our Assembly team. As an assembler, you’ll be crucial in
ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. In this job you will
assemble lateral automation products both standard and custom units. You will
work in a production environment, engage in continuous productive activity, and
must meet requirements within time constraints. Initially, you will be assigned
to one station, but you will need to be flexible and open to working additional
stations as business needs require.

Tasks require a high degree of eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and the
use of both hands and arms on a repetitive basis for a full range motion. You
will frequently use hand and power tools; occasionally work while standing on
ladders; and occasionally work inside tight compartments.

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]
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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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 0-1 year of experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, which can include personal or hobby experience. Must have a desire to learn electrical/mechanical assembly processes, follow assembly instructions, and use various hand/power tools to assemble products. Ability to use basic shop math and measuring tools such as tape measures.
• Ability to use and stand on a ladder while performing assemblies and using hand tools.
• Ability to use air impact tools and other hand-held tools.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures and read assembly prints.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic electrical and mechanical assembly tasks, including cutting, stripping, crimping, and labeling wires according to schematics and assembly instructions.
• Mount components and route/secure cables as needed.
• Conduct buffing, grinding, and other clean-up of machined parts and components.
• Inspect components and assemblies to ensure correct component selection, placement, and wiring, according to quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of tasks performed, deviations, and any quality concerns.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols while handling tools, equipment, and materials. Report any safety hazards promptly.
• Complete in-house training to learn how to read basic blueprints and Bills of Materials (BOLs).
• Use an overhead crane and other material handling equipment to move and position materials for assembly.
• Verify quality standards via a quality assurance checklist.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards, including the use of lifting devices and other ergonomic or safety devices when required.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
• Seek clarification when instructions or processes are not understood.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED