Manufacturing Associate I (6:00am to 6:00pm) C Shift
G&W Electric Co.
Designs and manufactures innovative power grid solutions including switchgear, reclosers, sensors and automation.
Perform basic sub-assembly, follow instructions, use tools, ensure quality on production line.
7 days ago ago
$20
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
Description
assembly
blueprint review
parts gathering
quality inspection
prototype build
safety compliance
Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
Assist in training new hires or current internal employees who have been newly assigned to this role.
Document actions by completing production and quality forms
Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts, and subassemblies
Position parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Contribute to team effort by training others in the performance of basic assembly tasks as needed
Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists
Inspect all work and ensure it meets requirements before passing it on to the next operation
Assist in the building of prototypes and/or other basic assembly projects outside of normal production as needed
Requirements
high school
computer skills
drawings
entry level
physical lift
tool use
Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Ideally has 0-1 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
Must be able to read and interpret Drawings and Bills of Material
Bending/stooping – frequent
Must have basic computer skills
Walking – continuous
Squatting/kneeling – frequent
Has a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
Is willing to cross-train and develop skills for Manufacturing Associate II roles, which may involve respirator fit and clean-shaven requirements.
Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
Culture + Values
Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
Environment + Sustainability
Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.