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S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Advanced Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Approximately 5 years of 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, including input/output, fault diagnostics, and safe recovery.
  • Proficiency 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.
  • Competence using precision measurement tools and alignment equipment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling tools; lifting components up to 50 pounds; carrying items up to 20 pounds; and occasionally pushing or pulling carts or hand trucks.
  • Ability to adhere to safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental requirements.

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 variable frequency drives.
  • Perform programmable logic controller-based troubleshooting using input/output 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.
  • Perform metal inert gas welding and basic tungsten inert gas welding for equipment and fixture repair.
  • Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and moderate rebuild activities.
  • Accurately document work, root causes, and recommendations in a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and informal mentoring to junior technicians.
  • Maintain a broad range of equipment, including CNC lathes and vertical and 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; and automated and semi-automated production cells.

Desired Qualifications

  • A technical certificate or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Technology.
  • Experience in high-mix or automated manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to robotic programming interfaces or advanced CNC diagnostics.
  • Reliability, total productive maintenance, or continuous improvement experience.

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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