Machinist

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 Shift

• Occasionally overtime 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 $22 per hour.This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short‑term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Machinist!

Are you passionate about Machining? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Metal Finishing Operations department. As a Machinist, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. In this job, you will primarily be responsible for operating automated and manual machines as part of a sheet metal processing cell. Machines include automated punching, forming and laser cutting machines as well as manual and automated hydraulic press brakes.

You will be working in a production environment where all jobs have a measured standard production rate and you will be held accountable for the quality of your work. Most tasks require good hand/eye coordination and a full range of motion of both hands and arms on a regular and repetitive basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use of computer-controlled sheet metal processing machines to produce ofhigh-quality parts by reading and interpreting complex blueprints.
• Using simple material handling equipment and overhead cranes to handle sheet‑metal stock ranging from 30 lbs. to 150 lbs.
• Inspecting parts using various measurement tools.

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

Job Requirements ( To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use or learn how to use measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial calipers, protractors and tape measures.
• Ability to learn machine controls and programs

Required

Preferred:

• 1 year of machinist and manufacturing experience a plus
• Experience with set‑up and operation of computer‑controlled punching, cutting, forming machines, or press brakes

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing:
  Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
• Lifting:
  Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Walking:
  Occasional walking moderate distances
• Carrying:
  Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 25 lbs.
• Pushing:
  Occasional use of electric hand truck to move parts a moderate distance.
• Pulling:
  Occasional use of electric hand truck to move parts a moderate distance.
• Bending:
  Frequent bending and crouching required to perform a variety of tasks. Reaching
• Reaching:
  Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.
• Handling:
  Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs., along with a variety of hand‑tools.
• Other:
  Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.

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

No fixed Deadline

• Job Identification 105891
• Job Category Production (Hourly)
• Posting Date 12/01/2025, 01:56 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 2
• Locations 6601 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60626, US 6601 N. Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60626, US (On‑site)