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Job Title: Mechanical/Electrical Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Technician to assemble industrial machinery by reading and interpreting work instructions, such as blueprints, sketches, bills of materials, or other authorized forms of documentation.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble components using blueprints, sketches, and other authorized documentation.

+ Safely operate tack welders and stud guns.

+ Maintain and submit accurate daily labor reports.

+ Identify major components, gauges, solenoids, valves, and fittings.

+ Lay out work by measuring, marking dimensions, and setting equipment per drawings.

+ Operate fork trucks, hand trucks, and various rigging equipment safely.

+ Apply vacuum grease, 'dope' pipe, and thread pipe.

+ Cut water hosing to length and prepare it accordingly.

+ Cut, bend, and attach flexi-bar from VRT to power feedthroughs.

+ Assemble pumping system skid by setting booster in place and attaching tubing to foreline piping.

+ Set mechanical pump in place, bolt to skid, and attach tubing to roughing piping.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in mechanical and electrical assembly.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

+ Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

+ Experience with wiring, panel wiring, and mounting.

+ Experience with mechanical and electrical testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with safely operating tack welders and stud guns.

+ Ability to operate fork trucks, hand trucks, and various rigging equipment.

+ Knowledge of identifying components such as gauges, solenoids, valves, and fittings.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive health, vision, dental, and 401k benefits. Enjoy great union benefits upon completing the contract-to-hire period. Eligible employees receive these benefits on day one of their direct hire.

Work Environment

This role operates in a very hot work environment during the summer, but it is clean, organized, and well-lit. The union work environment means you'll collaborate with one to two other team members while assembling heat treat furnaces. There are openings on both 1st and 2nd shifts. 1st shift runs from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (currently working 10-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm), and 2nd shift runs from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm (currently working 10-hour shifts from 4:30 pm to 3:00 am). Shift training may require flexibility, and seniority rules could result in shifts changing based on union agreements. Workdays are Monday through Friday, with additional hours on Saturdays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.51 - $22.51/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 Cherry Valley,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 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.