Finisher- 3rd shift

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming the electrical grid with innovative solutions. As a Finisher, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality of metal components through various finishing processes. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic production environment, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of energy solutions. With a commitment to employee ownership and a collaborative culture, you'll enjoy opportunities for growth and development while making a tangible difference in the industry. If you're passionate about hands-on work and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in metal finishing operations.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and instructions.
• Good attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading parts for heat treating and cleaning.
• Monitor heat treatment machinery functions under guidance.
• Maintain a clean workspace and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Metal Finishing

Basic Hand Tools

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Shop Math

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Ransohoff Machines

Metal Finishing Equipment

Job description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. 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 and become an employee-owner!

Hours

• 11:00 pm - 7:30 am (Monday - Friday)

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 per hour. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Finisher!

Are you passionate about metal finishing? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our metal finishing function. As a finisher, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Finishing System is a process designed to pre-treat metal (i.e., powder coat and liquid paint) to protect it from the environment. 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:

• Assist with loading and unloading parts into racks, barrels, and baskets for heat treating, cleaning, and electroplating.
• Monitor the basic functions of heat treatment machinery and auxiliary equipment, under guidance from more senior team members.
• Document temperatures and time exposure for parts during heat treatment and electroplating processes.
• Clean and remove grease from parts using Ransohoff machines and ensure parts are properly prepared for electroplating.
• Operate metal finishing equipment such as sand, vapor, and metal sprayers.
• Follow instructions to control the sequence and order of parts for processing.
• Use basic measuring equipment to ensure part dimensions and plating thicknesses are within required tolerances.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring that all tools and materials are properly stored after use.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with established safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Display a willingness to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure production deadlines are met, reporting any potential delays or issues promptly.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• 0-1 year of work experience with a willingness to learn metal finishing operations.
• Willingness to work in a hot, noisy environment and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools, with the ability to learn new equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including safety guidelines.
• Good attention to detail, ensuring even finishing.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) to articulate information effectively to team members.
• Basic shop math skills to calculate measurements and weights.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills to understand and complete requests from team members.
• Ability and willingness to follow health, safety, and environment procedures, reporting concerns promptly.
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet production needs.

Physical Demands:

• Standing: Continuously required to stand and perform tasks.
• Lifting: Frequently required to lift and carry items, using manual handling or machine lifts as appropriate.
• Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the campus.
• Low Posture: Frequently required to perform tasks using a low posture, including stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, or squatting.
• Positioning: Frequently required to reach, twist, rotate, and push/pull during tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently required to use hand-eye coordination to operate equipment and tools.
• Bending: Frequently required to ascend or descend stairs and ladders.
• Observation/Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception and color differentiation.

Environmental & Hazardous Conditions

• Working indoors in a non or air-conditioned manufacturing environment.
• Exposed to fumes, vapors, dust, gases, odors, mist, chemicals, vibration, grease, oils, lasers, and other hazards.
• Exposed to moderate noise levels, including machinery and forklifts.
• Working around energized equipment with risks of electrocution, burns, and other hazards.
• Exposed to extreme heat conditions.
• Working with machinery with moving parts, vehicles, forklifts, heavy machinery, and sharp objects.

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, veteran status, or any other protected classification. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

No fixed Deadline