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S&C Electric Company

CNC Programmer-Basic

S&C Electric Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Join to apply for CNC Programmer-Basic role at S&C Electric Company This role is part of S&C Electric’s effort to transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. As an S&C team member, you’ll help develop CNC programs that support production across a range of fabrication tools.

Base pay range $47,740.00/yr - $63,313.80/yr

Job Description As part of the CNC Programming group, you will create and modify CNC programs for lathes, mills, press brakes, punch presses, lasers, waterjets, and other equipment. You will work with drawings and blueprints—both hand‑drawn and CAD generated—to maintain high quality and productivity standards while following safety practices.

Hours

6:00 am - 2:30 pm (Monday - Friday)

Overtime as needed

Join Our Team as a CNC Programmer – Basic To succeed in this role, you must be passionate about CNC programming and capable of working closely with programmers, machinists, engineers, designers and production personnel. Strong verbal communication and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Creating and modifying 2D sketches using Solid Edge CAD

Creating and modifying basic 3D part models using Solid Edge CAD

Creating 2D DXF files from Solid Edge models and other files

Developing and maintaining tooling standards, and tool code drawings

Selecting appropriate tools, feeds, and speeds for machining

Generating G and M machine code with CAM software

Basic programming of robotic equipment applications

Investigating trends in cutting tool applications

Exploring new technologies for tooling and processing methods

Troubleshooting existing and new CNC programs with factory personnel

Performing associated data tasks in Oracle and 3DX applications

What You Will Need To Succeed

Certificate in CNC/CAM or related field (or pursuit of one)

1+ year of experience with metal cutting/forming operations

1+ year of experience operating or programming machining equipment

Experience performing offline CNC programming for sheet metal, lathes, or mills

Ability to read blueprints, perform shop math, and use inspection tools

Good interpersonal skills to work with engineers, designers, and machinists

Experience with SolidEdge 3D modeling or equivalent CAD software

Preferred: programming robotic applications

Required

High School diploma

Additional Functions

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested

Communicate effectively and respectfully with others

Other responsibilities as assigned

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing: occasional during program proofs at machines

Lifting: occasional light lifting of parts

Walking: frequent, moderate distances (≈1 mile) within the S&C complex

Carrying: occasional carrying of CNC tools or parts short distances

Reaching: occasional reaching to investigate parts in machines

Handling: occasional handling of CNC tools or parts

Frequent use of computer workstation monitor, keyboard, and mouse

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.

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