Assembler - Palatine (2nd shift)

S&C Electric; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assembler, where your skills will contribute to the assembly of critical power grid equipment. This dynamic role involves coordinating assembly functions, ensuring smooth operations, and working with a diverse team. You'll engage in hands-on assembly tasks, utilize various tools, and adhere to quality standards in a thriving manufacturing environment. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture of collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact on energy challenges while building a long-term career. If you're passionate about assembly and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Skills in mechanical assembly and use of hand/power tools are essential.
• Experience with soldering and manufacturing assembly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Mark V and TR-II switches in a production environment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspections using various tools.

Skills

Mechanical assembly aptitude

Eye-hand coordination

Manual dexterity

Use of air impact tools

Shop math skills

Ability to follow instructions

Soldering experience

Manufacturing assembly experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque wrenches

Test console

Material handling equipment

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

• 4:30 pm – 1:00 am (Monday-Friday)
• 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 in US - Chicago can be found in the JOB INFO section below. 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, meet requirements within time constraints, and 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 required to assemble and make simple adjustments.
• Performing mechanical inspection using torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and tape measures, and electrical inspection using a test console.
• Using simple material handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, simple gauges and instruments, and overhead cranes.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• 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 and read assembly prints.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical assembly operations preferred.
• Soldering experience preferred.
• Manufacturing assembly experience preferred.

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 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].

No fixed Deadline