Toolroom Machinist-Intermediate (2nd Shift)

at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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 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, AgieCharmilles)
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... For full info follow application link.

S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.