• General Production Worker

    Aerotek (Mccook, IL)


    General Production Worker

     

    Shift

     

    6:00a - 2:30, access to OT after first week of training

     

    Location

     

    La Grange, IL

     

    Pay

     

    $15, OT is $22.50

    Job Description

    Join our team as a General Production Worker where you will be trained in electronic assembly of switches for diverse industries such as military, government, agriculture, and healthcare. Your role involves working with small parts, requiring excellent hand-eye dexterity, and utilizing hand tools to build component parts. You'll gather materials, place components onto PC boards, and work at your own station, sometimes sitting or standing throughout the day, always paying close attention to detail. Additionally, you will receive training on ultrasound lines, focusing on mechanical assembly work at a conveyor belt, following work orders to assemble ultrasound parts.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform electronic assembly of switches for various industries.

    + Handle small parts with precision and dexterity.

    + Utilize hand tools to build different component parts.

    + Gather necessary materials for assembly tasks.

    + Place components onto PC boards accurately.

    + Work at an individual station, standing or sitting as required.

    + Receive training and work on ultrasound line mechanical assembly at a conveyor belt.

    + Follow work orders to complete assembly of ultrasound parts.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with electronic assembly and handling small parts.

    + Proficiency in using small precision hand tools.

    + Attention to detail and ability to stand or sit for extended periods.

    + Ability to work independently at a workstation.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Soldering certification is a plus but not required.

    + Experience with pick and place equipment is beneficial and may adjust pay rate.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Our company offers a laid-back culture with the expectation of delivering results. Many employees transition to permanent positions within 6-7 months, with six recent employees successfully becoming permanent in the past week. This opportunity provides a pathway to a long-term career.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a manufacturing setting with long rows and five workstations per row. Temperature checks and medical questions are conducted upon arrival and towards the end of the shift. Our culture is relaxed, yet focused on achieving results, expecting employees to know their duties and perform them effectively. Candidates can anticipate 3-4 hours of overtime daily, totaling 50-60 hours a week. The facility operates in three shifts: 1st shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm, 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and 3rd shift from 10 pm to 6:30 am.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mc Cook, Illinois.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $17.00/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 Mc Cook,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.