Assembler -2nd Shift Palatine

S&C Electric Company; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a hands-on Assembler to support the assembly of Mark V, TR-II, ScadaMate, or Vista Switches in a focused production setting.

You will work standing at stations, meeting production timelines, and contributing to quality and safety standards across the line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Proficient in reading blueprints.
• Experience with electrical switching including relays, contactors, and circuit breakers.
• Ability to use air impact tools and other handheld tools.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and manufacturing assembly.
• Soldering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Mark V circuit-switchers at various stations.
• Assemble TR-II switches and related components.
• Identify, transport, install, mount and bolt switch components.
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspections using torque wrenches and test equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools and overhead cranes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical switching knowledge

Air tools

Shop math

Following instructions

Mechanical assembly

Soldering experience

Standing/walking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Screwdrivers

Tape measures

Hand tools

Power tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

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!

Hours

• Overtime, as needed

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $20.25 per hour. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as an Assembler!

Are you passionate about Assembly? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our assembly function. As an assembler, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. In this job you will assemble Mark V, TR-II, ScadaMate, or Vista Switches. You will work in a production environment, engage in continuous production activity, must meet requirements within time constraints and you will be held accountable for the quality of your work. Tasks require a mechanical assembly aptitude, an above average 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. You will frequently use hand and power tools, working while standing on the floor and occasionally on a ladder or manlift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembling Mark V circuit-switchers at one of several stations, ranging in size from 6' x 10' x 10' to 15' x 15' x 15'.
• Assembling TR-II switches, ranging in size up to 5' x 1' x 1' to 11'x 1' x 1'.
• Identifying, transporting, installing, mounting and bolting all switch components (ranging from 5 lbs. to over 100 lbs. with assistance). Some judgment is required to assemble and make simple adjustments.
• Performing mechanical inspection using torque wrenches, screwdriver and tape measure, and electrical inspection using a test console.
• Using simple material handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, simple gauges and instruments, and overhead cranes

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• Proficient in reading blueprints
• Testing knowledge of electrical switching e.g. relays, contactors and circuit breakers.
• Demonstrate the skills 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical assembly operations preferred.
• Manufacturing assembly experience.
• Soldering experience preferred.
• Standing: All tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Walking: Occasional walking moderate distances (less than 1/8 mile).
• Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 25 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 50 lbs.
• Other: Respirator certification required.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail].