Technician-Advanced 2nd Shift

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to independently maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of CNC, robotic, and automated equipment on the shop floor. You will address breakdowns, mentor junior technicians, and contribute to reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills, experience with PLC-controlled systems, and the ability to read drawings and schematics.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting across rotating and precision equipment.
• Solid AC/DC electrical diagnostic skills.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment (I/O, fault diagnostics, safe recovery).
• Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with CNC equipment maintenance and automated production systems.
• Competent use of precision measurement tools and alignment equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving spindles, bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, sensors, interlocks, safety circuits, and VFDs.
• Perform PLC-based troubleshooting using I/O status, fault codes, and basic online monitoring.
• Recover and restart CNC and robotic systems following equipment faults or process upsets.
• Support robotic cells including tooling, alignment, and basic safety validation.
• Perform precision alignment, leveling, and calibration of equipment.
• Fabricate and repair components using manual machining, cutting, fitting, and welding.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical diagnostics

PLC diagnostics

Hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

Technical certificate or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Technology

Tools

CNC machines

Robotic systems

PLC programming

Job description

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

• 2:30pm -11pm (Monday- Friday)
• Occasional OT on Saturdays

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 $35.00. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!

The Advanced Maintenance Technician independently maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of CNC, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment . This role is a key problem solver on the shop floor, handling most breakdowns without assistance, supporting junior technicians, and contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal machining centers
• Laser cutting systems, waterjet cutters, punch presses, and press brakes
• Injection molding presses and automated dispensing systems
• Welding and assembly robotic cells
• Industrial ovens, powder paint systems, and plated process equipment
• Automated and semi-automated production cells
• Independently perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving spindles, bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, and drive systems
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, sensors, interlocks, safety circuits, and VFDs
• Perform PLC-based troubleshooting using I/O status, fault codes, and basic online monitoring
• Recover and restart CNC and robotic systems following equipment faults or process upsets
• Support robotic cells including tooling, alignment, and basic safety validation
• Perform precision alignment, leveling, and calibration of equipment
• Fabricate and repair components using manual machining, cutting, fitting, and welding
• Execute MIG welding and basic TIG welding for equipment and fixture repair
• Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and moderate rebuild activities
• Accurately document work, root cause, and recommendations in CMMS
• Provide day-to-day guidance and informal mentoring to junior technicians
• Adhere to all safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental requirements

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Approximately 5 years experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills across rotating and precision equipment
• Solid AC/DC electrical diagnostic skills
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment (I/O, fault diagnostics, safe recovery)
• Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and blueprints
• Experience with CNC equipment maintenance and automated production systems
• Competent use of precision measurement tools and alignment equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certificate or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Technology
• Experience in high-mix or automated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to robotic programming interfaces or advanced CNC diagnostics
• Reliability, TPM, or continuous improvement experience

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

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.