About this opportunity
S&C Electric Company lists this Technician-Advanced 2nd Shift opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
2:30pm -11pm (Monday- Friday)
Occasional OT 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 $35.00. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!
The Advanced Maintenance Technician independently maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of CNC, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment . This role is a key problem solver on the shop floor, handling most breakdowns without assistance, supporting junior technicians, and contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal machining centers
Laser cutting systems, waterjet cutters, punch presses, and press brakes
Injection molding presses and automated dispensing systems
Welding and assembly robotic cells
Industrial ovens, powder paint systems, and plated process equipment
Automated and semiautomated production cells
Key Responsibilities:
Independently perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving spindles, bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, and drive systems
Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, sensors, interlocks, safety circuits, and VFDs
Perform PLC-based troubleshooting using I/O status, fault codes, and basic online monitoring
Recover and restart CNC and robotic systems following equipment faults or process upsets
Support robotic cells including tooling, alignment, and basic safety validation
Perform precision alignment, leveling, and calibration of equipment
Fabricate and repair components using manual machining, cutting, fitting, and welding
Execute MIG welding and basic TIG welding for equipment and fixture repair
Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and moderate rebuild activities
Accurately document work, root cause, and recommendations in CMMS
Provide daytoday guidance and informal mentoring to junior technicians
Adhere to all safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental requirements
What you'll Need To Succeed:
Approximately 5 years experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills across rotating and precision equipment
Solid AC/DC electrical diagnostic skills
Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment (I/O, fault diagnostics, safe recovery)
Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and blueprints
Experience with CNC equipment maintenance and automated production systems
Competent use of precision measurement tools and alignment equipment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical certificate or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or ElectroMechanical Technology
Experience in highmix or automated manufacturing environments
Exposure to robotic programming interfaces or advanced CNC diagnostics
Reliability, TPM, or continuous improvement experience
Major Physical Demands:
Standing Remaining in an upright position 75% of the time with intermittent walking and sitting.
Lifting Frequent lifting of components ranging from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
Walking Frequent walking short distances from job to job throughout the plant.
Carrying Occasional carrying of equipment components or tools weighing up to 20 lbs.
Pushing Occasional use of hand truck, parts cart, to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
Pulling Occasional use of hand truck, parts cart, to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
Bending Frequent bending required to perform job tasks.
Reaching Frequent reaching to install and remove parts or assemblies from equipment.
Handling Continuous handling of small hand tools, power tools and equipment
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 .
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