Assembler -1st Shift Palatine
About The Position
S&C Electric Company is hiring an Assembler to build Mark V, TR-II, ScadaMate, or Vista Switches in a production environment. The role involves continuous production activity, meeting time constraints, and being accountable for the quality of completed work. Assemblers work at production stations and use mechanical assembly aptitude, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and both hands and arms repetitively through a full range of motion. Work is performed primarily while standing, with occasional use of a ladder or manlift. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. The estimated base pay is $20.25 per hour, and the position is eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus subject to eligibility criteria. A high school diploma or GED is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints.
- Knowledge of electrical switching, such as relays, contactors, and circuit breakers.
- Ability 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.
- Respirator certification is required.
- Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including frequent standing, lifting, carrying, bending, crouching, reaching, and handling parts.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of mechanical assembly operations.
- Soldering experience.
Responsibilities
- Assemble Mark V circuit-switchers at production stations; units range in size from 6’ x 10’ x 10’ to 15’ x 15’ x 15’.
- Assemble TR-II switches, ranging in size from up to 5’ x 1’ x 1’ to 11’ x 1’ x 1’.
- Identify, transport, install, mount, and bolt switch components weighing from 5 pounds to over 100 pounds, with assistance for heavier components.
- Use judgment to assemble equipment and make simple adjustments.
- Perform mechanical inspections using torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and tape measures.
- Perform electrical inspections using a test console.
- Use simple material-handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, gauges, instruments, and overhead cranes.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Group life insurance
- Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
- Family-forming benefits, including adoption and fertility support
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Paid holidays and company shutdown days
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Other leave benefits
- Paid parental time
- Military leave
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with annual company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings for eligible participants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
