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S&C Electric Company

Chicago, ILFresher7h agovia LinkedIn

Posted 15 Nov 2026, 00:27 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 15 Nov, 01:03 ET

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year · Diploma
Must know
TroubleshootingCAD
Work
On-site in Chicago
Pay
$32–$44 an hour
Skill demand
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Nov 15, 2026 · still open

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Company: S&C Electric Company

About the Role

Join S&C Electric, a 100% employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation. Your work will directly support projects that strengthen the power grid, improve reliability, and enable clean energy.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay: $32–$44/hr
  • $7,500 sign-on bonus
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Stable schedules and long-term career growth
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP)
  • Paid vacation, sick time, 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
  • Annual Bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program & Rideshare Program
  • Referral Bonus program

Key Responsibilities

As a Tool & Model Maker, you’ll support manufacturing by building, improving, and troubleshooting production tooling, including:

  • Stamping and injection molding dies
  • CNC machining fixtures
  • Inspection gages, assembly tooling, and test equipment

You’ll work from CAD models, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions while collaborating with a skilled team in a hands-on tool room environment.

  • Build, modify, and troubleshoot production tools
  • Operate machine tools and standard tool room equipment
  • Use precision measuring instruments
  • Analyze problems and develop practical tooling solutions
  • Manage work to meet quality and schedule expectations
  • Follow all safety rules and best practices

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Tool room experience with production tooling
  • Ability to read and work from CAD drawings and prints
  • Strong problem-solving and job-planning skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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