Monitor machine operation and perform troubleshooting tactics when necessary.
perform quality spot checks.
Pulling: Occasional pulling of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
Assist in ensuring the team follows all department, organizational and Human Resources policies & procedures.
Assist in leading daily start-up meetings & maintaining production boards as required.
Use manual pump trucks, cranes (overhead / jib) and lift devices as required to move material and finished product(s)
Support the Supervisor with problem-solving and making recommendations for day-to-day production.
Participate in Gemba walks, investigations, inspections, and corrective action.
Participate and share input for Team Members' performance reviews
Assist with coordinating cross-departmental / shift activities or initiatives.
Ensure parts are manufactured in accordance with quality standards, target plans, and verify correct run quantities.
Pushing: Occasional pushing of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
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Familiarity with CNC equipment and Processes within a Machine Shop environment.
Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.
Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing concepts is an asset
Bending: Frequent bending and crouching to safely lift parts of various sizes and shapes.
Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.
Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs to 20 lbs.
Standing: All tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
Knowledge of Oracle or other MRP systems, MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to adapt on the fly to meet the needs of the department and customers.
Walking: Occasional walking moderate distances (less than 1km).
One (1) year of experience in a leadership role supporting CNC operations & equipment.
Strong ability to read engineering drawings (blueprints)
Effective communication skills (written and verbal), excellent listening skills and strong ability to understand issues to support team members as required.
Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.
Ability to instruct, train and coach others.
Ability to follow and create work instructions to meet production targets
Three (3) years’ experience within a production environment running CNC operations & equipment.
Benefits
A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
Seniority recognition
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
Generous employer-matched retirement savings plan
Education reimbursement
Summer hours program
Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA)
100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits, including:
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Since 1909
Founded Year
The company has a century-long history of innovation in electrical distribution solutions.
Millions worldwide
Customers Served
Ensures safer, more reliable, and efficient power delivery to a global customer base.
Specializes in providing advanced power grid solutions for utilities, industries, and infrastructure.
Offers products and services for power reliability, automation, and smart grid technology.
Focuses on helping clients enhance their electrical infrastructure while minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
Known for pioneering work in integrating renewable energy sources into the grid.
Long history of creating breakthrough technologies to improve grid resilience and energy efficiency.
Has a global presence, providing expertise in the energy, utility, and industrial sectors.
Culture + Values
100% ESOP
Employee Ownership Since 2012
The company has been 100% employee share-owned (ESOP) since 2012, fostering a culture of ownership and teamwork.
11 Years Tenure
Average U.S. Team Member Tenure
U.S. team members have an average tenure of 11 years, which is significantly higher than the manufacturing industry average.
Top Workplace
Consistently Ranked
Ranked as a Top Workplace for six years in Chicago and four years in the USA Today Top 100.
Personal Integrity
Respect for People
Commitment to Excellence
Responsible Stewardship
Regular anonymous employee feedback, merit-based pay, awards programs, extensive career development and leadership training
Commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050.
78% reduction
GHG Emission Intensity
Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2014 baseline.
81% reduction
GHG Emission Intensity
Updated figures showing an 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2014 baseline, reported in November 2024.
B score
CDP Climate Change Survey
Achieved a B score in the CDP 2023 Climate Change survey, reflecting strong sustainability performance.
Three U.S. buildings LEED-certified; new 275,000 sq ft Palatine facility designed for LEED and EV charging.
Interim targets: reduce natural gas use by 30% by 2030 vs 2014; reduce SF₆ gas emissions by 89%; Scope 1 net zero roadmap shows 95% reduction by 2040–2050.
100% of global electricity for manufacturing powered by renewables since 2020.
Purchased RECs since 2012; zero Scope 2 market-based emissions since 2020.
Awarded SSCA Responsible Supply Chain Case Study Award 2024 and Landfill-Free Initiative 2023 for decarbonization and waste-management leadership.
Inclusion & Diversity
Top Ranked
Workplace Recognition
Ranked as a top workplace in the U.S. and Canada across general and manufacturing categories.
Annual tracking and reporting of DE&I progress, with global workforce goals
Recruitment through partnerships with diverse suppliers (minority‑ and woman‑owned, local, small businesses)
Country‑level recognition in Canada: Best Workplaces in Ontario, Canada’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing
Culture built on inclusive environment where team members can bring authentic selves and share unique ideas