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S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Fabrication Supervisor - CNC Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience and knowledge in CNC turning, machining equipment, and fabrication processes are required.
  • Leadership skills in a manufacturing environment, including the ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results, are required.
  • Critical thinking, organizational, planning, and project management skills, including creative problem-solving when obstacles arise, are required.
  • Interpersonal skills to build relationships based on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships with a diverse audience are required.
  • Written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills sufficient to liaise with internal stakeholders from support staff to function leadership are required.
  • Financial math skills sufficient to support budgetary decisions are required.
  • Analytical skills to use and analyze data to inform decisions and solve problems are required.
  • A record of partnering across teams, building effective partnerships at all levels, and collaborating at an operational level is required.
  • The ability to adapt quickly and positively to change and different ways of working, and to accomplish work despite challenges, is required.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to use data to identify trends and insights that support continuous improvement are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.
  • Regular and punctual attendance is required.
  • Effective and respectful communication with others is required.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a professional work environment, address minor conflicts, and foster teamwork in line with company values.
  • Monitor team tasks and provide regular constructive and encouraging feedback; recognize team achievements; and guide team members toward growth opportunities through mentoring and coaching.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership support for the department, including completing administrative tasks, resolving issues, and coordinating resources.
  • Supervise and guide the team to ensure job orders and daily metrics are met.
  • Oversee and guide team members on fabrication processes and workflows, coordinating with department leaders and communicating best practices to team members through team leads.
  • Ensure team members have the training, knowledge, and fabrication equipment needed to complete their work.
  • Support planning and coordination of department production schedules, production rates, capacity plans, processing methods, and times.
  • Review goals, ensure the team understands them, and oversee upkeep of key performance indicator boards.
  • Inspect machined parts, finished products, and other fabricated materials for compliance with specifications, and initiate corrective actions when needed.
  • Enforce quality control measures so products meet or exceed company standards, and support initiatives to improve product quality and consistency.
  • Maintain high product-quality standards and support communication of corrective action plans, resolutions, and quality results.
  • Promote safety awareness and housekeeping, investigate and report safety incidents, and maintain a safety-conscious manufacturing environment.
  • Enforce health and safety policies and procedures and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards for production operations.
  • Create production and status reports and communicate regularly with upper management about problems affecting production.
  • Report production, quality, maintenance, or personnel issues to function leadership.
  • Support the Manager in overseeing the department budget, make recommendations, and help review expenditures.
  • Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Work the scheduled Monday-Friday 4:00 PM-1:00 AM shift and overtime as needed.
  • Maintain the physical capabilities required for the role, including standing, sitting, walking on campus, occasional lifting and carrying, low-posture work, reaching and pushing or pulling, operating equipment, climbing ladders or stairs, observing details, and communicating in person or by phone or conference call.
  • Work extended hours when necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with CNC and secondary machining equipment is preferred.
  • Decision-making capability to make balanced, informed decisions that support business goals is preferred.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment are preferred.
  • Willingness to work beyond normal working hours according to company needs is preferred.
  • Experience using Oracle HCM is preferred.

About the Company

S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1911

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