HVAC Technician - Intermediate 2nd Shift

S & C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL is seeking an Intermediate HVAC Technician for the 2nd shift (3:30 pm – 12 am) on-site. You’ll support production and facilities, performing HVAC maintenance and coordinated repair tasks to keep equipment running.

You should have 0-3 years of industrial HVAC experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with soldering and refrigeration theory. Join a global, employee-owned company committed to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience as an industrial technician with a foundation in HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams or schematics.
• Experienced in Soldering (Soft solder, brazing & silver soldering).
• Proficiency with refrigeration theory and the use of refrigerant gauges.
• Demonstrated ability to using a variety of hand/Power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of mechanical problems related to facilities equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical operations.

Responsibilities

• Reading layouts, diagrams, project commissioning documents, and material lists with the ability to complete related assigned task.
• Handle the inspection, repair, installation, modification and maintenance of HVAC, HV, AC, etc. equipment.
• Assisting other Facilities personnel with engineering improvement, construction task and daily work request.
• Exercising some judgment with making decisions on assigned projects or tasks.
• Use appropriate welding gases to produce quality welds and set up fixtures for a variety of welding assignments (Soft solder, brazing, silver solder etc.).
• Fabrication, installation, and detailed assembly work as required, and production rearrangements.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Reading blueprints

Soldering

HVAC theory

Hand tools & power tools

Education

High School Diploma

Trade training (hydraulic/pneumatic/electric)

Refrigeration repair certification

NFPA 70E training

Tools

Welding equipment

Refrigeration gauges

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Job description

HVAC Technician - Intermediate 2nd Shift

Chicago, IL, United States (On-site)

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

Available Shift

• 3:30 pm – 12am (Monday-Friday)
• Overtime on weekends/holidays as needed

Join Our Team as an Intermediate Technician!

Are you passionate aboutHVAC Maintenance?S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Production & Facilities function. As an HVAC Maintenance Technician,you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate ourmaintenance functions. As a maintenance technician, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations in support of our diverse teams.In this job, you will perform various construction and installation tasks on continuous improvement and repair/maintenance projects as assigned by your leadership team - Facilities Engineering & Maintenance or their designate. You will work closely with various Product Divisions, Support Organizations, contractors, consultants, and other Facilities personnel. Tasks include measuring, working from ladders, dismantling equipment, reading and interpreting drawings, disconnecting and reconnecting equipment, cutting, bending, installing/dismantling of new and existing piping systems, threading and assembling of piping, properly terminating of piping valves and accessories, troubleshooting and repair of facilities/process equipment, anchoring of equipment and accessories to concrete floors and walls, some rigging and movement of equipment both manually and with the use of a forklift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reading layouts, diagrams, project commissioning documents, and material lists with the ability to complete related assigned task.
• Handle the inspection, repair, installation, modification and maintenance of HVAC, HV, AC, etc. equipment.
• Assisting other Facilities personnel with engineering improvement, construction task and daily work request.
• Exercising some judgment with making decisions on assigned projects or tasks.
• Use appropriate welding gases to produce quality welds and set up fixtures for a variety of welding assignments (Soft solder, brazing, silver solder etc.).
• Fabrication, installation, and detailed assembly work as required, and production rearrangements.

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

• 0-3 years of experience as an industrial technician with a foundation in HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams or schematics.
• Experienced in Soldering (Soft solder, brazing & silver soldering).
• Proficiency with refrigeration theory and the use of refrigerant gauges.
• Demonstrated ability to using a variety of hand/Power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of mechanical problems related to facilities equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical operations.

Education/Certifications:

Required

• High School Diploma.

Preferred

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

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing: Remaining in an upright position 75% of the time with intermittent walking and sitting.
• Lifting : Frequent lifting of components ranging from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Walking: Frequent walking short distances from job to job throughout the plant.Carrying: Occasional carrying of equipment components or tools weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing: Occasional use of hand truck, parts cart, to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
• Pulling: Occasional use of hand truck, parts cart, to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
• Bending: Frequent bending required to perform job tasks.
• Reaching:Frequent reaching to install and remove parts or assemblies from equipment.
• Handling:Continuous handling of small hand tools, power tools and equipment

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.

• 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 Lifeand AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resourcesincluding Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: VacationTime, Sick Time, Paid Holidaysand Company Shutdowndays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Timeand 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 106783
• Job Category Production (Hourly)
• Degree Level Trade School
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6601 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60626, US 6601 N. Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60626, US (On-site)