• General Production Worker

    Aerotek (Mccook, IL)


    General Production Worker - McCook, IL

     

    1st Shift - $15/hr

     

    NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, WILL TRAIN!

    Job Description

    As a General Production Worker, you will be trained to perform electronic assembly of switches utilized across military, government, agriculture, and healthcare sectors. This role involves handling small parts, requiring good hand-eye coordination, and using hand tools to assemble various component parts. You will gather necessary materials and place components onto PC boards, working with precision hand tools. The position requires standing and sitting throughout the day, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform electronic assembly of switches for various sectors including military, government, agriculture, and healthcare.

    + Handle small parts with precision and dexterity.

    + Utilize hand tools to build and assemble component parts.

    + Gather and organize materials required for assembly.

    + Place components onto printed circuit boards (PC boards).

    + Maintain focus and attention to detail while working at your own station.

    + Stand and sit for extended periods throughout the workday.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in using hand and power tools.

    + Experience in electronic assembly and soldering.

    + Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Solder certification is a plus but not required.

    + Experience in pick and place operations will be considered for adjusted pay.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team where there is potential for permanent placement after successful performance, with an average transition time of 6-7 months. Many employees have successfully transitioned to permanent roles recently, ensuring career growth opportunities.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The workplace promotes a laid-back culture while expecting results and self-driven work ethic. You will work in a manufacturing environment with long rows and multiple work stations. Temperature checks and medical questions are conducted upon arrival and towards the end of each shift. The facility operates with three shifts: 1st shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and 3rd shift from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, with orientation times specified for each shift.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    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 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.