Mold Machine Operator

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, manufacturing team members build equipment that protects critical power-grid infrastructure. The company describes a culture based on respect, collaboration, shared success, professional growth, and long-term career development. The Mold Machine Operator molds a variety of epoxy parts and may perform related work such as sandblasting and painting. This is a production-environment role involving continuous productive activity and machine-cycle deadlines of approximately 7 to 22 minutes. The work requires substantial eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and repetitive use of both hands and arms through a full range of motion. The operator frequently uses hand and power tools. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime as needed. The estimated hourly base pay is $22.30, and the role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus subject to eligibility criteria. S&C offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
The posting lists 1+ year of machine-operation experience in a production environment under “What you’ll Need To Succeed.”
The posting also lists “Less than one year experience” under “Relevant Experience Required.”
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 for assigned material requests.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including communicating efficiently with production-support teams and escalating and explaining issues to team leads and supervisors.
Basic computer skills, including reviewing and responding to requests through internal applications.
Basic math skills, including calculating quantities, weights, and measurements.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills, including understanding and completing requests from team members inside and outside the department.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including understanding process-improvement efforts.
Attention to detail and ability to complete precise tasks and follow instructions accurately.
Ability and willingness to follow Health, Safety & Environment procedures accurately and report concerns promptly to the safety action team.
Ability to perform continuous production work within machine-cycle time constraints of approximately 7 to 22 minutes.
Ability to perform tasks requiring a high degree of eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and repetitive use of both hands and arms through a full range of motion.

Responsibilities

Operate injection molding machines to produce simple polymer components.
Review job orders and simple blueprints to understand molding requirements.
Set up molds, adjust machine parameters, and monitor production to maintain suitable operating conditions.
Cycle molding machines and monitor their progress while performing secondary operations, including deflashing, inspection, applying lubricating grease visually and mechanically, and packaging finished products.
Inspect finished products for defects, follow quality-assurance guidelines, and escalate quality issues when needed.
Use hand tools such as files, hammers, scrapers, and air nozzles to remove excess material and clean molds.
Apply silicone mold release with a brush to prevent material from sticking.
Perform sandblasting operations as required.
Document completed jobs accurately and promptly report issues.
Meet department targets and adhere to quality and safety standards.
Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.
Work with departmental mentors to receive and apply feedback to improve work quality.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

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 leaves
Paid parental time
Military leave
401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component, with annual company contributions for eligible participants
Annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria