Machinist - Apprenticeship Program

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 - depending on business needs and enrollment schedule

• 6:00 am- 2:30 pm First shift
• 4:00 pm- 12:30 am (Monday- Friday) - 2nd Shift
• Occasional overtime 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 $22.00 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 CNC Machinist Apprentice!

Are you passionate about CNC machining? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our machining apprentice function. As a machinist apprentice, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. In this job, you will work in a production environment, continuously tending a machine. After an initial training period, productivity and quality requirements must be met. Duration of set-ups and run times will vary. Tasks require a moderate degree of eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and the use of both hands and arms on a repetitive basis for a full range of motion.

This machinist apprentice program combines hands-on experience with classroom instruction.

• Work Onsite: 3 days per week at S&C Electric Company, gaining practical skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Attend Harper College: 2 days per week, following the curriculum requirements for the machinist apprenticeship program.

The exact schedule will vary based on the Harper College curriculum and program progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deburring of parts using hand tools such as handheld scrapers and sanders and power tools such as pedestal belt sanders and power drill press.
• Metal finishing equipment such as sand, vapor, and metal sprayers.
• Inspection of parts using inspection instruments such as scales, tape measures, calipers, and various inspection gages.
• Handling of various lubricants such as cutting oil, coolant, and grease.
• Identifying need for and changing dull cutting tools.
• Enrollment and successful completion of courses offered at S&C Continuous Improvement Institute is required.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• Ability to set up and operate metal cutting and finishing machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and to follow specific written instructions and procedures.
• A basic knowledge of measuring equipment such as scales, tape measures, dial calipers and micrometers.
• A working knowledge of shop math.

Education

Required:

• Must be willing to be enrolled in a manufacturing machining program through Harper College

• High school diploma or GED

Physical demands:

• Standing: Most task are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking
• 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 bulky items weighing up to 35 lbs. short distances.
• Pushing/ Pulling: Use of manual tools or hand trucks to occasionally move skids short distances.
• Bending: Occasional bending required to perform a variety of tasks.
• Reaching: Frequent reaching to load and unload parts from fixture in machine or tubs.

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.

No fixed Deadline