Technician-Complex 3rd Shift
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
As an S&C Electric team member youll work on projects that have real-world impact. Youll 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. Were 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 tomorrows energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Hours
- 12:00am -8:30am (Sunday- Thursday: Start Sunday night End Friday Morning)
- 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 base pay rate for this position is $39.00.This role is also eligible for S&Cs annual short-term incentive bonus subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!
The Complex Maintenance Technician is a technical authority within a high-mix automated manufacturing environment. This role leads complex troubleshooting equipment restoration and reliability improvements across CNC robotic and fully integrated production systems. The Senior Technician works independently mentors others and drives up-time and maintainability.
Responsibilities:
- Lead advanced troubleshooting across mechanical electrical and controls systems
- Diagnose PLC drive servo and safety circuit failures
- Perform precision alignment calibration and validation
- Lead major repairs rebuilds and equipment retrofits
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions
- Mentor technicians and provide technical guidance
- Improve maintenance strategies and equipment reliability
- Expert troubleshooting of automated and CNC systems
- Strong PLC diagnostics and system-level problem solving
- Deep knowledge of drives servos and motion systems
- Advanced fluid power diagnostics
- Strong root cause and reliability mindset
- Equipment Supported:
- Advanced CNC systems and machining centers
- Fully integrated robotic production cells
- Automated paint plating and process systems
- Complex PLC-controlled production lines and safety systems
- Advanced multimeters and electrical diagnostic tools
- Oscilloscope (for signal analysis)
- Vibration analyzer and thermography camera
- Laser alignment systems
- Advanced calibration tools
What youll Need To Succeed:
- 7 years of industrial maintenance experience
- Advanced multi-craft expertise (mechanical electrical controls)
- Strong PLC and automation troubleshooting capability
- Ability to lead complex repair efforts independently
- CNC or robotics specialization
- Machine rebuild or retrofit experience
- Predictive maintenance and reliability program involvement
Major Physical Demands:
- Standing Remaining in an upright position 75% of the time with intermittent walking and sitting.
- 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 equipment components or tools weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Pushing Occasional use of hand truck parts cart to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
- Pulling Occasional use of hand truck parts cart to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
- Bending Frequent bending required to perform job tasks.
- Reaching Frequent reaching to install and remove parts or assemblies from equipment.
- Handling Continuous handling of small hand tools power tools and equipment
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.
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About Company
S&C Electric Company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution.