Electrical Technician - Intermediate 3rd Shift

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) + ESOP

Paid Holidays

Company Shutdown Days

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician-Intermediate in Chicago for 3rd shift (Sun-Thu, 10:30pm-7am). The role focuses on maintaining electrical equipment, supporting plant operations, and ensuring safety per NEC/Chicago codes. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $27.00 plus 10% premium, with eligibility for a short-term incentive bonus. Strong diagnostic and repair skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of The National Electric Code and Chicago Electrical Code.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Proficient with testing tools (DMM, Megger, amp clamp).

Responsibilities

• Reading layouts, diagrams, schematics and project docs to complete tasks.
• Assisting Facilities personnel with electrical upgrades or alterations.
• Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and systems per code.
• Operate tools and equipment safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Provide labor support for emergencies and maintenance projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DMM

Megger

Amp clamp

Job description

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!

Available Shift

• 3rd Shift: 10:30pm-7am (Sunday-Thursday)
• Overtime on weekends/holidays 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 starts at $27.00 plus 10% premium. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as an Electrical Maintenance Technician-Intermediate!

Are you passionate about Electrical Maintenance? You’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading layouts, diagrams, schematics, project commissioning documents, and material lists with the ability to complete related assigned task.
• Assisting other Facilities personnel with engineering improvement with electrical upgrades or alterations.
• Exercising some judgment with making decisions on assigned projects or tasks.
• Installation, maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment and systems common to facilities maintenance including lighting systems, distribution equipment, fans, switches, motors, controls, etc. In accordance with the National and Chicago Electrical Code.
• Operates a variety of specialized equipment related to assigned activities including various hand and power tools and material handling equipment.
• Provide additional labor support in the event of an emergency.
• Installation of communication and network wiring for computer and phone systems as assigned (Cat5 Cat6 and Ethernet systems).

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• 0-3 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• An understanding of methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems, distribution and emergency systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of The National Electric Code, The Chicago Electrical Codeand building codes related to the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of computer and telecommunication systems.
• Ability to use tools and equipment associated with the electrical maintenance field. (DMM, Amp clamp, Megger, etc.).
• Understanding of Ohms Law.
• Understanding of shop math applicable to the building trades.
• Understanding of safety precautions and procedures related to electricity.
• Electrical blueprints.
• Proficient with oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work earlier or later than your prescribed shift depending on company need.
• Available to work on other shifts, weekends, and holidays shutdowns to support production and maintenance projects or to participate in training.

Education/Certifications

Required

• High School Diploma.
• A driver’s license in good standing

Preferred

• Completion of hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical training courses from a community college.
• Refrigeration repair certification.
• NFPA 70E training.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Continuously required to stand and perform tasks.
• Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus.
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequently required to solo or team lift and/or carry items, exercising sound judgment to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required, and risk assessments, if appropriate.
• Low Posture: Frequently required to perform tasks using a low posture, including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, or squatting.
• Position Self / Move: Frequently required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing/pulling.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment, machinery, power tools, and office productivity equipment.
• Ascending / Descending: Frequently ascending or descending stairs.
• Observation / Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.

Environmental & Hazardous Conditions

• Continuously working indoors in an air-conditioned manufacturing-based environment.
• Infrequently exposed to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/vibration/grease/oils/lasers/other etc.
• Continuously exposed to moderate noise levels, including machinery and forklifts.
• Infrequently working with the risk of scalding/burns/other etc.
• Infrequently exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc.
• Continuously working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.

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.

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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 diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About The Team

In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.