Team Leader (Machine Shop) - Weekend Shift

S&C Electric; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power company in Toronto is seeking a Team Leader for its machine shop to oversee CNC operations and ensure smooth production processes. The role requires a strong background in machining and leadership skills, along with the ability to enhance team performance. Ideal candidates will possess at least three years of CNC experience and one year in a supervisory role. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in the power industry with competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus

Paid vacation and holiday shutdown

Health and wellness benefits

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in CNC operations and equipment.
• One year of experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to follow and create work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC machines.
• Monitor operation and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

CNC operations

Leadership

LEAN manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Training and coaching

Tools

Oracle or other MRP systems

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward‑thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges!

Work Schedule

Weekend Shift: Friday – Sunday; 6:00 am – 6:00 pm (36hrs per week).

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $40.5. This position is entitled to $2.5 per hour.

This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and team performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 4% of annual base earnings.

Join Our Team as a Team Leader (Machine Shop)

Are you passionate about machining? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual for our machine shop function. As a Team Leader (Machine Shop), you will be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. You will work in a production environment, engage in continuous productive activity and must meet requirements within predetermined time constraints. Tasks require the use of both hands and arms on a repetitive basis for a full range of motion.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC machine(s)
• Monitor machine operation and perform troubleshooting tactics when necessary.
• Use manual pump trucks, cranes (overhead/jib) and lift devices as required to move material and finished product(s)
• Ensure parts are manufactured in accordance with quality standards, target plans, and verify correct run quantities.
• Seek to reduce scrap levels by continuous improvement.
• Assist in leading daily start‑up meetings & maintaining production boards as required.
• Assist with coordinating cross‑departmental / shift activities or initiatives.
• Assist in ensuring the team follows all department, organizational and Human Resources policies & procedures.
• Perform quality spot checks.
• Support the Supervisor with problem‑solving and making recommendations for day‑to‑day production.
• Assume some responsibilities of the Supervisor when the Supervisor is absent.
• Participate and share input for Team Members’ performance reviews.
• Monitor the safety of team member work areas.
• Participate in Gemba walks, investigations, inspections, and corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, safety policies and procedures.

Who are we looking for? Someone who has

• Three (3) years’ experience within a production environment running CNC operations & equipment.
• One (1) year of experience in a leadership role supporting CNC operations & equipment.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing concepts is an asset.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings (blueprints).
• Familiarity with CNC equipment and processes within a Machine Shop environment.
• Knowledge of Oracle or other MRP systems, MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), excellent listening skills and strong ability to understand issues to support team members as required.
• Ability to instruct, train and coach others.
• Ability to adapt on the fly to meet the needs of the department and customers.
• Ability to follow and create work instructions to meet production targets.

Physical demands

• Standing: All tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs to 20 lbs.
• Walking: Occasional walking moderate distances (less than 1km).
• Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.
• Pushing: Occasional pushing of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
• Pulling: Occasional pulling of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
• Bending: Frequent bending and crouching to safely lift parts of various sizes and shapes.
• Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.
• Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.

Vacancy Disclosure

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

With over 70 years of innovation in Canada and a century globally, S&C Electric is a trusted leader in power reliability. We foster a collaborative, safety‑focused environment where achievements are celebrated, and growth is encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based bonus
• Generous employer‑matched retirement savings plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
• 100% employer‑paid health and wellness benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA)
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
• Summer hours program
• Education reimbursement
• Seniority recognition
• Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. At S&C, we believe in empowering our people and providing meaningful career opportunities. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join a team where your contributions matter. Apply and join our team today!

Equal‑Opportunity Employment

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people‑first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent‑development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief that diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.