Toolroom Machinist-Intermediate (2nd Shift)

S & C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Employee ownership

Competitive and equitable compensation

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Chicago is seeking a Toolroom Machinist-Intermediate to contribute to our machining department. This role involves ensuring quality parts are produced for various production tools and R&D prototypes. Ideal candidates will have solid machining experience, proficiency in blueprint interpretation, and the ability to use CNC machines. The pay rate ranges from $25 to $36 per hour based on experience, along with potential bonus eligibility. Candidates are encouraged to apply now to join a legacy of innovation and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years minimum of experience with manual or CNC machine tools.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting Blueprints and Engineering Drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools to inspect parts.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
• Set up various machines including selection of fixtures and tooling.
• Program CNC machines using conversational programming software.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint interpretation

Strong attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Toolroom Machinist-Intermediate (2nd Shift)

Chicago, IL, United States (On-site)

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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

• 4:30pm-1:00am (Monday- Friday)
• Optional Overtime on weekdays & 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 positions range is $25-$36 per hour, based on experience. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Toolroom Machinist!

Are you passionate aboutmachining? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to work in our Prototyping and Tooling department as aToolroom Machinist. As aToolroom Machinist, you’ll be crucial in ensuring quality parts are machined for a wide variety of production tools and R&D prototypes. 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:

• Read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
• Create process plans for the manufacture of a variety of parts.
• Set up various machines including selection and utilization of appropriate fixtures and tooling per part requirements.
• Program CNC machines using conversational style on-machine programming software.
• Ensure parts are made to specifications per supplied engineering drawings or CAD models.
• Perform basic routine maintenance on machines and tools to ensure longevity and quality fabrication, including cleaning and reporting mechanical/electrical issues to department leaders.
• Train other departmental team members on equipment as necessary

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years minimum of demonstrated experience with the setup and operation of manual or CNC machine tools.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting various types of Blueprints and Engineering Drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques using machine tools, including lathes, saws, drill presses, mills, grinders, and CNC machine tools.
• Sound communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members within the department.
• Work with limited supervision to meet productivity and due date requirements while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Ability to design and make fixtures and jigs for machining operations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to use root cause problem solving techniques to determine solutions for various types of machining issues.
• Ability to use and apply shop mathematics, including geometry, trigonometry, and Machinery’s Handbook formulas as required to complete assignments.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, gape pins, gage blocks, etc. to inspect parts.
• Train other team members within the department on machines as needed.

Preferred

• Experience with electronic drawing softwares such as AutoCAD, Pro-E, Solid Works, or Solid Edge
• Experience with Esprit CAM programming software
• Experience with Mazak Mazatrol programming software and machine tools
• Experience with Prototrak lathes and mills
• Experience with Wire EDM machines (Mitsubishi, AgieCharmilles)
• Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles
• Standing: Continuously required to stand and perform tasks.
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently required to solo or team lift and/or carry items exercising sound judgment to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required, and risk assessments, if appropriate. Frequent lifting of items up to 40lbs.
• Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus.

Low Posture: Frequently required to perform tasks using a low posture, including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, or squatting.

• Position self/ move: Frequently required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing/pulling.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.
• Ascending/descending: Frequently ascending or descending stairs.
• Observation / Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 106165
• Job Category Production (Hourly)
• Posting Date 02/03/2026, 02:40 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6601 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60626, US 6601 N. Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60626, US (On-site)