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S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Assembler

Product AssemblyPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical operations is required.
  • Ability to use basic shop mathematics and measurement tools such as tape measures is required.
  • Ability to follow standard work instructions, assembly drawings, and specifications is required.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use air impact tools and other hand-held tools is required.
  • Two years of mechanical assembly and/or electrical wiring experience is required; candidates with electrical or mechanical trade school education may also be considered.
  • Respirator certification is required.
  • The role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 5 to 50 pounds and frequent carrying of items weighing 5 to 25 pounds.
  • The role requires standing for all tasks with intermittent walking, occasional walking moderate distances under one-eighth mile, occasional pushing and pulling of motorized material handling carts loaded up to 1,000 pounds, frequent bending and crouching, continuous reaching from above the shoulders to below the knees, and continuous handling of parts weighing 5 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble VISTA switches on the assembly line and directly on the shop floor.
  • Identify, transport, install, mount, and bolt components weighing 5 to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier components, including bus assemblies, high-voltage switches, mounting and support plates, and lock assemblies.
  • Perform mechanical inspections using torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and tape measures.
  • Use simple material handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, simple gauges and instruments, and overhead cranes.
  • Operate simple machinery such as automatic press machines.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and manufacturing drawings.
  • Measure, cut, route, bundle, and label wires according to engineering specifications.
  • Use hand tools and specialized equipment such as crimpers, wire strippers, cutters, heat guns, and torque tools.
  • Crimp terminals, lugs, connectors, and other electrical components according to established standards.
  • Verify wire sizes, colors, routing, and terminations against drawings and work instructions.
  • Conduct continuity checks and basic electrical inspections to ensure proper assembly.
  • Identify and report material shortages, drawing discrepancies, quality concerns, and process issues.
  • Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to meet customer and production requirements.
  • Work in a production environment with continuous productive activity and meet requirements within time constraints.
  • Work initially at one assembly-line station and remain flexible to work at additional stations as business needs require.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment is a plus.

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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