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Chemical Technologist-2nd Shift

S&C Electric Company
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026
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

  • 4:00 pm- 12:30am (Monday- Friday)
  • Overtime as needed

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 pay rate for this position is $49,040-$64,978 per year. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Chemical Technologist!

Are you passionate about Chemical Technology? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our chemical technologist function. As a chemical technologist, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. S&C’s U.S. Fabrication Organization consists of multiple departments responsible for the manufacturing of most piece parts used to build a vast array of S&C products. This organization is committed to the manufacturing and on-time delivery of these parts and the development of lean manufacturing techniques throughout our operations. This is a fast-paced, lean environment focused on meeting Key Performance Indicator goals while implementing significant process changes. This position requires an individual who has demonstrated high regard for people by treating them with dignity, respect, fairness, and consistency, with a proven track record of providing successful change while focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. This role reports to the Manager-Fabrication.

You must be willing to overtime or hours other than the assigned shift when agreed upon, including scheduled or emergency overtime.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performing routine maintenance tasks on powder coating and pretreatment systems
  • Working with process engineers and operations to identify and implement process improvements
  • Completing accurate documentation of critical chemical levels and preventative maintenance tasks
  • Assisting with training of team members on preventative maintenance tasks
  • Scheduling critical preventative maintenance tasks

What You’ll Need To Succeed

  • Two year associates degree in a related field or commensurate experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read and understand part dimensional drawings, familiarity with GD&T is a plus
  • Experience monitoring and adjusting chemical systems, in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work effectively in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Physical Demands

  • Standing: Occasional, during testing, sample preparation or process observation.
  • Lifting: Occasional light lifting, infrequent lifting up to 50 lbs. for mock-up or test sample preparation.
  • Walking: Occasional walking of moderate distances (1 mile) within the S&C complex.
  • Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects for short distances.
  • Pushing: Infrequent use of manual hand truck to move samples or mock-ups.
  • Pulling: Infrequent use of manual hand truck to move samples or mock-ups.
  • Bending: Occasional bending during mock-up assembly or test sample preparation.
  • Reaching: Occasional reaching during mock-up assembly or test sample preparation.
  • Handling: Occasional handling of parts and tools during mock-up assembly or test sample preparation.
  • Environment: Frequent use of computer workstation in office environment. Occasional work in laboratory environment.

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 TAsupport@sandc.com .

No fixed Deadline

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About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
  • Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About The Team

In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.

Salary : $49,040 - $64,978

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