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Machinist Intermediate- 1st Shift

S&C Electric Company
Palatine, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

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

  • 1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (Mon-Fri)
  • Occasional 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 $27 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 CNC Machining? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Metal Cutting & Turning Operations team. As a Machinist, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. In this job you will be setting up and operating a variety of CNC Turning, Vertical and Horizontal machining centers. Duration of set-ups varies, once set-up, running times vary depending on the job order. You will be working in a production environment where all jobs have a measured standard production rate, and you will be responsible for the quality of your work. Most tasks require good hand/eye coordination and the full range motion of both hands and arms on a regular and repetitive basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handling of piece parts ranging in weight from 1lb. to 25 lbs.
  • Deburring and cleaning of parts using various hand and power tools such as a belt sander or drill press.
  • Inspection of parts visually and using various measurement tools such as height gauges, micrometers and calipers.
  • Enrollment and successful completion of courses offered at S&C through S&C Continuous Improvement Institute are expected.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

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

  • Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and follow specific instructions and procedures.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and plan daily work assignments in a self-directed changing environment.
  • Knowledge of shop math.
  • Proficient use of measuring equipment such as height gauges, micrometers and calipers.
  • Understanding of metal-cutting applications and machine practices.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience with set-up and operation of numerically controlled machines.

Major Physical Demands:

  • Standing: Most tasks performed in a standing position.
  • Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 1lb. to 25 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Walking: Occasional walking short distances (less than one-eighth mile.)
  • Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 1lb. to 50 lbs.
  • Pushing: Occasional pushing of part containers with manual hand truck.
  • Pulling: Occasional pulling of part containers with manual hand truck.
  • Bending: Occasional bending and crouching required to perform job tasks.
  • Reaching: Frequent reaching required to move parts from machine to tubs
  • Handling: Continuous handling of piece parts ranging in size from 1lb. to 25 lbs. along with a variety of hand
  • tools.

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


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.

 

Salary : $27

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