Mold Machine Operator

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

11d • 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. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Requirements

• High degree of eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and the use of both hands and arms on a repetitive basis for a full range of motion.
• Frequent use of hand and power tools such as knives, scrapers, engravers and air-impact tools.
• Must meet requirements within time constraints driven by machine cycles ranging from 7 minutes to 22 minutes.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.

Nice To Haves

• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality and accuracy.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.

Responsibilities

• Mold a variety of epoxy parts.
• Perform sandblasting and painting of molded epoxy parts.
• Operate injection molding machine, ensuring the smooth and efficient production of simple polymer components.
• Review job orders and simple blueprints to understand molding requirements.
• Set up molds, adjust parameters, and monitor production, maintaining optimal operating conditions for the machinery.
• Cycle molding machine and monitor its progress while performing secondary operations such as deflashing, inspection, visual and mechanical application of lubricating grease, and packaging of finished product.
• Inspect finished products for defects, following quality assurance guidelines and escalating quality issues when needed.
• Use hand tools like files, hammer, scrapper, air nozzle to blow off excess and clean molds, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of equipment.
• Apply silicone mold release with a brush to ensure things don’t stick, facilitating efficient production processes.
• Perform sandblasting operations as required.
• Document completed jobs, ensuring accuracy and prompt reporting of issues.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain ongoing training requirements.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required and as scheduled by management.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• Competitive and equitable compensation
• Commitment to transparency in pay practices
• Eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed