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Toolroom Machinist-Intermediate; 1st Shift

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60602, USA
Listing for: SC Electric Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 36 USD Hourly USD 25.00 36.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Toolroom Machinist-Intermediate (1st Shift)
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

* 6:00am-2:30pm (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 about machining? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to work in our Prototyping and Tooling department as a Toolroom Machinist. As a Toolroom 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.

* Operate various machines to create unique parts utilizing correct machine parameters (feeds, speeds, depth-of-cut, etc.).

* 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, Agie Charmilles)

* Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles

Physical demands:

* 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…
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