Technician-Complex 3rd Shift

About the role

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.

Schedule

12:00 am – 8:30 am, Sunday–Thursday (start Sunday night, end Friday morning). Occasional overtime on Saturdays.

Pay

The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $39.00. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 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

Tools Used

• Advanced multimeters and electrical diagnostic tools
• Oscilloscope (for signal analysis)
• Vibration analyzer and thermography camera
• Laser alignment systems
• Advanced calibration tools

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/Pulling: Occasional use of hand truck or 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

Benefits

• 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

In Production Operations/QA, we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, team members, and our world.