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CNC Programmer-Basic

S&C Electric Company
United States, Illinois, Chicago
6601 North Ridge Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2025

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. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

  • 6:00 am- 2:30pm (Monday- Friday)

  • Overtime, as needed

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 base pay for this position is $47740 - $63313.8

Join Our Team as a CNC Programmer - Basic

Are you passionate about CNC Programming? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our Production function. The CNC Programming group is responsible for creating CNC programs throughout the fabrication department, this includes creating programs for lathes, mills, press brakes, punch press, laser, waterjet, and other technologies as we keep improving our processing equipment. You will be working with various types of drawings and blueprints ranging from simple hand drawn documents or detail drawings to CAD generated assemblies. You will be required to maintain high quality and productivity standards and adhere to all applicable safety practices and procedures. This position requires good verbal communication skills and the ability to work closely with other Programmers, machinists, engineers, designers, and production personnel in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creating and modifying 2D Sketches using the Solid Edge CAD software application

  • Creating and modifying basic 3D part models using the Solid Edge CAD software application

  • Creating 2D DXF Files from Solid Edge models and other available computer-generated files

  • Developing and maintaining tooling standards, and tool code drawings

  • Selecting appropriate tools, feeds and speeds to be used during machining of the part

  • Generating G and M machine code using various CAM software applications

  • Basic programming of Robotic equipment applications

  • Investigating trends in cutting tool applications

  • Investigating new technologies regarding tooling and processing methods as they relate to CNC machine tools

  • Working with factory personnel to troubleshoot both old and new CNC programs

  • Perform associated data tasks in Oracle and 3DX applications

What you will need to succeed:

  • Has, or is pursuing, certificate in CNC/CAM related field.

  • 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 processing and lathe or milling operations

  • Ability to read blueprints, perform shop math, use of inspection tools, and ability to read basic machine code commands.

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

  • Experience in use of SolidEdge 3D modeling, or equivalent CAD software.

  • Preferred experience programming robotic applications.

Required

  • High School diploma.

Additional Functions

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance

  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required

  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others

  • Other responsibilities as assigned

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Standing: Occasional, during program prove outs at machines.

  • Lifting: Occasional light lifting of parts.

  • Walking: Frequent walking 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.

  • Other: 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.

No fixed Deadline

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