Electrical & Mechanical Assembler - VISTA Units

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a capable assembler for our Vista/Vista SD Assembly team in Illinois. In this production role, you will assemble VISTA units and subassemblies on the line and on the shop floor, work in a busy environment, and support cross-functional teams.

The position requires reading electrical schematics, following assembly drawings, using hand and power tools, and meeting quality and time standards.

Qualifications

• High School/GED diploma required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic shop math and measurement tools such as tape measures.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions, assembly drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge and ability to use air impact tools and other hand-held tools.
• 2 years of mechanical assembly and/or electrical wiring experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble VISTA Switch on the assembly line and on the shop floor.
• Identify, transport, install, mount and bolt components (5–50 lbs).
• Perform mechanical inspection using torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and tape measures.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and overhead cranes.
• Operate simple machinery such as automatic press machines.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and drawings.
• Measure, cut, route, bundle, and label wires per specs.
• Use crimpers, wire cutters, heat guns, and torque tools.
• Crimp terminals, lugs, connectors per established standards.
• Verify wire sizes, colors, routing, and terminations against drawings.
• Conduct continuity checks and basic electrical inspections.
• Report shortages, drawing discrepancies, quality concerns, or process issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to meet requirements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Basic shop math

Reading drawings

Hand tools use

Electrical wiring experience

Blueprints reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school (electrical/mechanical)

Tools

Torque wrenches

Tape measures

Power tools

Crimpers

Wire strippers

Job description

S&C Electric Company is seeking a capable assembler for our Vista/Vista SD Assembly team in Illinois. In this production role, you will assemble VISTA units and subassemblies on the line and on the shop floor, work in a busy environment, and support cross-functional teams.

The position requires reading electrical schematics, following assembly drawings, using hand and power tools, and meeting quality and time standards.