Production Equipment Maintenance at S&C Minimal Career Site

Palatine, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

42.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CNC Machining, Control Systems Diagnostics, Preventative Maintenance, Precision Fabrication, GD&T, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Repair, Automation Systems, CMMS Software, Calibration, Alignment, Precision Measuring Tools, Microsoft Office, Technical Schematics, Problem Solving

Industry

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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 * 6:00 am- 2:30 pm (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 pay rate for this position is $42.00 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 Production Equipment Maintenance! Are you passionate about Maintenance? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our Maintenance function. As a Production Equipment Maintenance Technician, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Production Equipment Maintenance is the highest-level technician responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the most complex production equipment in the facility. This role involves advanced diagnostics of integrated systems, leading problem-solving activities, and executing complex preventative maintenance tasks. The Technician also fabricates highly intricate parts, ensuring production systems operate with the highest precision and reliability. Key Responsibilities: * Act as a knowledge source for the production equipment team on a particular area of specialization. * Lead advanced diagnostic efforts for complex automation and integrated production systems and using specialized software when needed to identify and resolve issues. Replace and configure digital and analog communication cards for automation and control systems. * Perform the most difficult preventive maintenance tasks, including calibrations, alignments, and adjustments of complex machinery. * Fabricate complex replacement parts, interpreting highly technical drawings, sketches, and engineering data. * Lead problem-solving activities for major equipment failures, working cross-functionally with engineering and production teams. * Oversee the configuration and testing of specialized machinery, ensuring all components operate within specified tolerances. * Diagnose and repair highly sophisticated electrical, mechanical, and control systems in the facility. * Serve as the primary point of contact for advanced troubleshooting and repairs, providing technical expertise and guidance to the team. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient installation and operation of all new production equipment. * Perform all tasks in compliance with established safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). * Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards. * Display a willingness to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods in a manufacturing environment. * Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. * Maintain regular and punctual attendance. * Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required. * Communicate effectively and respectfully with others. * Other responsibilities as assigned. What you'll Need To Succeed: * 7+ years of well-rounded experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of production equipment. Experience should include machining of replacement parts and specific knowledge of CNC machines and control systems. * Demonstrated experience with major machinery calibration, alignment, and installation. Expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex control systems and machinery. * Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in a manufacturing setting. * Ability to fabricate intricate parts requiring the highest degree of precision and accuracy. * Great attention to detail, with the ability to adequately maintain and repair production equipment consistently.  * Ability to read and interpret advanced schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams. * Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned repair requests.  * Ability to use hand tools and power tools. Proficiency in GD&T and precision measuring tools. * Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and be trained in repairing various equipment within an industrial setting. * Great communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of departments.  * Sound interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department.  * Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS software. * Great math skills with the ability to calculate quantities, weights, and measurements. * Ability and willingness to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team * A driver’s license in good standing * High School Diploma/GED equivalent  Preferred: * Refrigeration repair certification * NFPA 70E training * Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent coursework. * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles Physical demands: * Standing: Continuously required to stand and perform tasks * Lifting & Carrying: Frequently required to solo or team lift and/or carry items exercising sound judgment to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required, and risk assessments, if appropriate. * Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus. * Pushing: Occasional pushing of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs. * Low Posture: Infrequently required to perform tasks using a low posture, including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, or squatting * Position Self/ Move: Frequently required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing/pulling. * Manual dexterity: Frequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment. * Ascending/ descending: Frequently ascending or descending stairs and ladders. * Observation/ Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors. 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 [TAsupport@sandc.com]. No fixed Deadline #SC25 #LI-EC1 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). 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.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the most complex production equipment and integrated automation systems. Key duties include performing advanced diagnostics, fabricating intricate replacement parts, and leading problem-solving activities for major equipment failures.