Electroplating Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Hours

• 3:00 pm- 11:30 pm (Monday- Friday)
• Overtime Daily or Saturdays as required by Production

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 $20.70. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Finisher!
Are you interested in metal finishing and working with advanced plating processes? S&C Electric Company is seeking a motivated individual to join our Electroplating Department. As an Electroplating Finisher, you will support the production of high-quality plated components by preparing parts, loading and unloading plating racks and barrels, operating plating equipment, and following established processes and safety procedures.
The Electroplating Department performs specialized metal finishing processes including cleaning, surface preparation, electroplating, chemical treatment, inspection, and material handling. You will work in a production environment where attention to detail, quality, safety, and teamwork are essential.
Key Responsibilities:

• Identify parts using blueprints, work instructions, and job documentation to ensure proper processing and traceability.
• Perform pre-plating surface preparation including cleaning, such as sand blasting, vapor blasting, or tumbling.
• Load and unload parts onto plating racks or barrels while following proper handling procedures.
• Operate electroplating equipment, monitor process conditions, and follow established chemical and plating procedures.
• Learn and perform plating processes involving chemicals, tanks, and process controls.
• Perform inspections to ensure parts meet quality requirements.
• Use basic measuring equipment such as tape measures and other inspection tools like; X-ray machines, micrometers, and calipers.
• React to system alarms and report equipment or process issues.
• Perform basic chemical maintenance tasks and housekeeping to maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, including required PPE such as glasses, Tyvek suits, chemical-resistant gloves, face shields, respirators, and other protective equipment when required.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to learn new tasks related to chemistry, electroplating processes, and equipment operation.
• Basic knowledge of shop math and measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of chemicals and safe chemical handling preferred.
• Previous metal finishing or electroplating experience is a plus.

Physical demands:

• Standing: All tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of parts and materials ranging from 5 lbs. to 40 lbs.
• Walking: Occasional walking moderate distances within the production area.
• Carrying: Frequent carrying of parts and production materials.
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional pushing and pulling of carts, pallet jacks, plating equipment, and other material handling equipment.
• Bending: Frequent bending and crouching to safely handle parts of various sizes and shapes.
• Reaching: Continuous range of motion, including reaching above shoulders and below knees.
• Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging from small components to larger assemblies.
• Other: Respirator certification will be required. Employees will be required to wear chemical-resistant PPE, including Tyvek suits, gloves, face shields, and other protective equipment while performing chemical-related tasks.

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
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
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, out team members, and our world.