Mold Machine Operator (1st Shift) - Chicago, IL

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Mold Machine Operator to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role is vital for molding epoxy parts and ensuring the efficiency of production processes. You will engage in hands-on tasks that require precision and coordination, using various tools and equipment to support the manufacturing of critical infrastructure components. The company fosters a culture of respect and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth. If you are eager to learn and contribute to energy solutions, this position offers a pathway to a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Ability to use basic math and work from ordinary drawings.
• Experience with hand-held and air-impact tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mold a variety of epoxy parts and perform tasks like sandblasting.
• Monitor molding machine progress and perform secondary operations.

Skills

Eye-hand coordination

Manual dexterity

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Material handling equipment

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 Shifts

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Mandatory overtime required as needed for each shift.

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 a Mold Machine Operator!

In this job you will mold a variety of epoxy parts and may perform other tasks such as sandblasting and painting of molded epoxy parts. You will work in a production environment, engage in continuous productive activity, and must meet requirements within time constraints driven by machine cycles ranging from 7 minutes to 22 minutes. Tasks require a high 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 such as knives, scrapers, engravers and air-impact tools. As a Mold Machine Operator, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning molds to prepare them for production cycle.
• Using a variety of rods, spacers and inserts to set up molding machines to produce epoxy insulators ranging from 21 lbs. to 40 lbs. in weight (Lengths range from 2 inches to 2 feet).
• Cycling molding machine and monitoring its progress while performing secondary operations such as deflashing, inspection, visual and mechanical application of lubricating grease, and packaging of finished product.
• Transporting tubs of inserts and finished molded parts.
• Sandblasting and painting parts.
• Proficiency in using simple material handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, and simple gauges and instruments to check critical dimensions.
• Participate in a medical surveillance program coordinated by S&C’s health service professionals.

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

• Ability to use basic math.
• Ability to work from ordinary drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use a variety of hand-held tools and air-impact tools.

Relevant Experience Required:

• Less than one year experience.

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

Please upload an up-to-date resume with work history in order to be considered.