Assembler

Job Description

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

• 6:00 am- 2:30 pm
• Overtime after shift or 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 base pay for this position is $20 per hour. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as an Assembler!

The Assembler-Basic role involves performing essential mechanical and electrical assembly tasks to support the production of S&C's products. This entry-level position requires basic wiring, mechanical assembly, and the ability to follow schematics and assembly instructions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform basic mechanical assembly tasks, such as mounting simple components, route, and secure cables, and ensure proper fit and function. Complete plastic fuse "welding" to connect plastic components together.
• If required for the specific work area, learn to complete basic wiring tasks according to schematics and assembly instructions. Charge control boards as needed to prep them for assembly.
• Learn the foundations of subassemblies in order to progress within the team.
• Mount components and route/secure cables as needed.
• Inspect components and assemblies to ensure correct component selection, placement, and wiring, according to quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of tasks performed, deviations, and any quality concerns.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols while handling tools, equipment, and materials. Report any safety hazards promptly.
• Complete in-house training to learn how to read basic blueprints and Bills of Materials (BOLs).
• Use a forklift, lift truck, and other material handling equipment to move and position materials for assembly. Unpack components in the Supermarket to feed necessary materials to the assembly line.
• Verify quality standards via a quality assurance checklist.
• Test products in the test cage and document the results of those tests.
• Meet department production targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards, including the use of lifting devices and other ergonomic or safety devices when required.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
• Seek clarification when instructions or processes are not understood.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• Year of experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, which can include personal or hobby experience. Must have a desire to learn electrical/mechanical assembly processes, follow assembly instructions, and use various hand/power tools to assemble products.
• Proficient in performing precise and delicate tasks using hands and fingers. Able to manipulate small objects, operate tools, and handle intricate equipment effectively.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to determine accurate part quantities consistently.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications.
• Basic math skills with the ability to calculate measurements and weights.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team members inside and outside of the department.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measurement tools.
• Willingness to do physical work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to follow Health, Safety, and environment procedures accurately and report concerns promptly to the safety action team.
• Preferred: Ability to read blueprints.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles.

Physical demands:

• Standing: Continuously required to stand and perform tasks.
• Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus.
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequently required to solo or team lift and/or carry items exercising sound judgment to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required, and risk assessments, if appropriate.
• Low Posture: Frequently required to perform tasks using a low posture, including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, or squatting.
• Position Self / Move: Frequently required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing/pulling.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.
• Ascending / Descending: Frequently ascending or descending stairs and ladders.
• Observation / Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

No fixed deadline

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C's deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About the Team

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