QUARTER CENTURY CLUB
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AT S&C
full of supervisors, he completed Job Relations Within Industry courses to learn how to manage relationships with team members. “At first, I felt out of place. I was continuously encouraged by family and leaders to keep going. These classes helped me understand my job and gave me the skills I needed to be a leader.” His dedication paid off, and he is now a Team Leader for Vista & Vista SD Assembly, reporting to Ramiro Rodriguez, Supervisor – Assembly. Outside work, he enjoys dancing, cooking Mexican food, and gardening with his wife and sons. n Switches, Pad-Mounted Gear, SM Power Fuses, and Vista®. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to examine our products in depth,” he says. “Quality matters — from assembly to delivery. I can always tell when something isn’t right, and make sure it’s corrected before it moves forward.” Today, Syed is an Assembler – Advanced for Vista & Vista SD Assembly. He reports to Noel Medina, Supervisor – Assembly. Syed and his wife, Farheen, are proud parents of two college graduates. He loves to read about technology and investing, and he enjoys road trips. n
“My in-laws enjoyed working here. They saw I was a hard worker at home and knew I would be a great addition to the company. They also knew that S&C would help me reach my full potential,” Mauricio recalls. At the time, Mauricio was still learning English. His family helped him fill out applications, and, after his third submission, along with a referral from family friend Joe Ramos (retired), he was hired as an Assembler E in Building 12 on April 10, 2000. From his first day, Mauricio was determined to grow his career. He enhanced his English skills through S&C’s English as a Second Language courses. Later, as the only assembler in a class Before joining S&C as an Assembler E in Building 12 Assembly on May 22, 2000, Syed was an assembler at Motorola; however, the long commute to Motorola could not compete with the promise of a great company, blocks away from home. “My wife encouraged me to apply to S&C because it was close by, and friends and neighbors who worked there always spoke highly of it,” says Syed. “I had the skills to build and inspect products, so I applied. Once I joined, I understood why everyone said it was a great place to work.” Over the years, Syed has gained a deep understanding of the company’s products, including the Omni-Rupter® and Mini-Rupter®
Mauricio Candanedo Team Leader (Assembly & Test) Vista & Vista SD Assembly When Mauricio Candanedo, moved to Chicago from Matehuala, Mexico, he brought a strong work ethic and a desire to build a better future. Unsure where to begin, Mauricio was encouraged by his wife, Maritza, to apply to S&C, where several of her family members had built proud careers.
Syed Ali Assembler — Advanced Vista & Vista SD Assembly For 25 years, Syed has brought precision, care, and a keen eye for detail to every task at S&C — traits he developed during his time at Motorola, where he first learned the value of quality and disciplined assembly work.
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