• Mechanical Assembler

    Aerotek (Elgin, IL)


    Job Title: Mechanical Assembler 1st or 2nd shift

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our team in assembling power transmissions and their subassemblies. The role involves working from blueprints, parts lists, and assembly cards, and utilizing parts washers, freezers, ovens, cranes, hand and power tools. You will be responsible for shimming and final assembly of gear units, working both independently and collaboratively, as well as overseeing lower-grade assemblers.

    Responsibilities

    + Learn about gearboxes and all components used in assemblies and sub-assemblies.

    + Gain knowledge of pinions, torque arms, ring gears, and other gearbox elements.

    + Safely operate an overhead crane to lift, hoist, and move gearboxes, following training by the EHS Manager.

    + Disassemble gearboxes using torque wrenches or impact guns, as required.

    + Accurately record serial numbers from each part during disassembly to ensure proper reassembly.

    + Start in the parts washing area, learning about components and removing protective wax coatings.

    + Transition to sub-assembly, heating parts in an oven for proper gear alignment.

    + Use the overhead crane to reassemble gearboxes, attaching exterior housing.

    + Read instructions for customer-specific add-ons and mount fixtures using impact wrenches.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.90 - $20.90/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.