Machinist

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

11h • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

At
S&C Electric Company,
a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights
on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the
equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each
of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We
empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them
in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect,
strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The
manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand
your skills, and build a long-term career.

In this job you will form various gauges and types of steel on both mechanical
and hydraulic press brakes. You will be working 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. Duration of set-ups varies from 30
minutes to 1.5 hours. Once set-up, a job will run from 30 minutes to 5 hours.
Most tasks require good hand/eye coordination and a full range of motion of both
hands and arms on a regular and repetitive basis.

The Machinist – Basic is responsible for operating a variety of machines, including both CNC and manually-controlled equipment, to produce precision parts for S&C products. The Machinist interprets blueprints in order to determine part specifications and uses various machines to craft them. They also complete basic documentation and maintenance tasks to ensure processes run smoothly and move materials when needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• 1+ year of demonstrated experience with the operation of manual and computer-controlled punching, cutting, forming machines, or press brakes.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
• Basic knowledge of machine controls and programs.
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned materials requests.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications.
• Basic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities, weights, and measurements.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department. Ability and willingness to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of machinist and manufacturing experience a plus, Relevant Work Experience
• Experience with set-up and operation of computer-controlled punching, cutting, forming machines, or press brakes

Responsibilities

• Operate various manual and CNC machines to fabricate parts according to standard specifications.
• Set up machines with the appropriate materials needed to complete the job.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and other technical specifications to understand the requirements for basic parts and ensure accurate fabrication.
• Perform basic routine maintenance on machines and tools to ensure longevity and quality fabrication, including cleaning and reporting mechanical/electrical issues to department leaders.
• Utilize an overhead crane and other material handling equipment to safely position materials for machining.
• Complete the first-piece inspection of parts using various measurement tools, confirming that the pieces are the correct material, quality, and specifications before beginning the machining process.
• Maintain accurate records of fabrication activities, including tracking the progress of job orders and documenting corrective action needed for the machine, part, or process.
• Deburr metal parts using hand and/or power tools, ensuring materials are safe to handle and are in a state that’s ready for further processing.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

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