Tool & Model Maker - P

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Annual bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading electric company in Chicago is seeking a Tool & Model Maker to support manufacturing by building and troubleshooting production tooling. The role requires high school education and tool room experience. Candidates should be able to read CAD drawings and possess strong problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive hourly pay, a sign-on bonus, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Join a dynamic and skilled team in a hands-on environment that makes a difference in energy distribution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Tool room experience with production tooling is necessary.
• Ability to read and work from CAD drawings and prints.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and troubleshoot production tools.
• Operate machine tools and standard tool room equipment.
• Analyze problems and develop practical tooling solutions.

Skills

Problem solving

Tool room experience

Ability to read CAD drawings

Job planning skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tool & Model Maker

$32–$44/hr + $7,500 Sign-On Bonus | 1st & 2nd Shift

Job Description

Join S&C Electric, a 100% employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation. Your work will directly support projects that strengthen the power grid, improve reliability, and enable clean energy. Work that truly makes a difference.

Why S&C?

• Competitive hourly pay: $32–$44/hr
• $7,500 sign‑on bonus
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable schedules and long‑term career growth
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP)
• Paid vacation, sick time, 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Annual bonus
• Employee Assistance Program & Rideshare Program
• Referral Bonus program

What You'll Do

As a Tool & Model Maker, you'll support manufacturing by building, improving, and troubleshooting production tooling, including:

• Stamping and injection molding dies
• CNC machining fixtures
• Inspection gages, assembly tooling, and test equipment

You'll work from CAD models, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions while collaborating with a skilled team in a hands‑on tool room environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and troubleshoot production tools
• Operate machine tools and standard tool room equipment
• Use precision measuring instruments
• Analyze problems and develop practical tooling solutions
• Manage work to meet quality and schedule expectations
• Follow all safety rules and best practices

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Tool room experience with production tooling
• Ability to read and work from CAD drawings and prints
• Strong problem‑solving and job‑planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Apply today and help build the future of energy distribution.

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.