About this opportunity
S&C Electric Company lists this Technician-Complex 3rd 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
12:00am -8:30am (Sunday- Thursday: Start Sunday night, End Friday Morning)
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 $39.00. 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 Complex Maintenance Technician is a technical authority within a high-mix, automated manufacturing environment. This role leads complex troubleshooting, equipment restoration, and reliability improvements across CNC, robotic, and fully integrated production systems. The Senior Technician works independently, mentors others, and drives up-time and maintainability.
Responsibilities:
Lead advanced troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
Diagnose PLC, drive, servo, and safety circuit failures
Perform precision alignment, calibration, and validation
Lead major repairs, rebuilds, and equipment retrofits
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions
Mentor technicians and provide technical guidance
Improve maintenance strategies and equipment reliability
Expert troubleshooting of automated and CNC systems
Strong PLC diagnostics and system-level problem solving
Deep knowledge of drives, servos, and motion systems
Advanced fluid power diagnostics
Strong root cause and reliability mindset
Equipment Supported:
Advanced CNC systems and machining centers
Fully integrated robotic production cells
Automated paint, plating, and process systems
Complex PLC-controlled production lines and safety systems
Advanced multimeters and electrical diagnostic tools
Oscilloscope (for signal analysis)
Vibration analyzer and thermography camera
Laser alignment systems
Advanced calibration tools
What you'll Need To Succeed:
7+ years of industrial maintenance experience
Advanced multi-craft expertise (mechanical, electrical, controls)
Strong PLC and automation troubleshooting capability
Ability to lead complex repair efforts independently
CNC or robotics specialization
Machine rebuild or retrofit experience
Predictive maintenance and reliability program involvement
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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