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Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

Responsible for supporting production manufacturing to meet customer deadlines, the assembler applies job skills and company policies to complete various tasks. This role involves acquiring a working knowledge of product flow and the impact of quality. The assembler works on routine assignments with limited judgment and must have a working knowledge of production standards and goals. The position involves following general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments, operating within established policies and procedures, and seeking approval for deviations.

Responsibilities

+ Read and document instructions for specific jobs at the workstation daily.

+ Perform in-house quality checks to ensure all parts meet standards.

+ Utilize basic hand tools such as flat head screwdrivers, torque wrenches, and Phillips screwdrivers.

+ Assist in cross-training focus factory members as instructed.

+ Operate within established policies and procedures.

Essential Skills

+ 6 months of manufacturing experience

+ Proficiency with basic hand and power tools

+ Ability to read and write documentation

+ Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Mechanically inclined backgroun

+ Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of the shift

+ Capability to frequently reach at waist and occasionally above head

+ Ability to carry up to 10 lbs and lift up to 45 lbs

+ Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop

Why Work Here?

For those looking to diversify their skills and work with their hands, this is a company where you can grow and advance. Employees receive extensive training to ensure success on the floor. The work environment is clean and temperature-controlled, offering comfort year-round. Enjoy employee appreciation events, including BBQs, and the opportunity to move up within several levels. Relax in a new break room with snacks available via kiosk.

Work Environment

The environment is clean and temperature-controlled, ensuring it is never too hot or too cold. There is flexibility in sitting or standing depending on the job, and the facility promotes a positive and inclusive culture with a focus on employee appreciation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.