Assembler - 1st Shift

S&C Electric Company • Palatine, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, helps keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide by building equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid. The company fosters a culture of respect and collaboration, supporting professional growth and long-term careers. As an Assembler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and supporting a diverse team. The position involves assembling Mark V, TR-II, ScadaMate, or Vista Switches in a production environment, requiring continuous production activity, adherence to time constraints, and accountability for quality. Tasks demand mechanical assembly aptitude, eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and repetitive use of hands and arms for a full range of motion. You will frequently use hand and power tools, working while standing and occasionally on a ladder or manlift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Proficient in reading blueprints
• Testing knowledge of electrical switching e.g. relays, contactors and circuit breakers.
• Demonstrate the skills to use air impact tools and other hand-held tools.
• Ability to use shop math and measuring tools such as tape measures.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Manufacturing assembly experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical assembly operations preferred.
• Soldering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembling Mark V circuit-switchers at one of several stations, ranging in size from 6’ x 10’ x 10’ to 15’ x 15’ x 15’.
• Assembling TR-II switches, ranging in size up to 5’ x 1’ x 1’ to 11’x 1’ x 1’.
• Identifying, transporting, installing, mounting and bolting all switch components (ranging from 5 lbs. to over 100 lbs. with assistance).
• Performing mechanical inspection using torque wrenches, screwdriver and tape measure, and electrical inspection using a test console.
• Using simple material handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, simple gauges and instruments, and overhead cranes.

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).
• Annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees