Assembler

1st 6am-2:30pm mon-fri

2nd 2pm-10:30pm mon - thus

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling wiring, sensors, and other components used in custom heating equipment for a wide range of applications, including food service and medical devices. You will work at various assembly stations with very small parts, spending most of your shift seated, and rely on strong attention to detail to complete repetitive tasks accurately. You will rotate duties and cross-train in different areas to broaden your skills and support a diverse, custom-to-order production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wiring and other components that go into heating equipment at various workstations.
• Measure wire accurately and cut it to specification using rulers and other measuring tools.
• Use prepared kits to assemble products according to work instructions and prints.
• Apply protective coating around electric terminals to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Fill casings with cement as part of the sensor assembly process.
• Handle and assemble very small parts with consistent precision and care.
• Rotate between different assembly tasks and cross-train in multiple areas to support production needs.
• Thread wire through peg boards to create flexible heaters in the flex/foam area.
• Apply terminals onto materials and add a second layer to cover heaters as part of the assembly process.
• Cure assembled heaters in ovens following established procedures.
• Test sensors and heaters to verify proper function and quality.
• Follow performance metrics and meet production expectations after the initial 1–2 month training period.
• Use hand tools such as drills, pliers, wrenches, and other basic tools safely and effectively.
• Perform basic quality checks and inspections on assembled components.
• Read and interpret scales, rulers, and basic shop drawings to complete work accurately.
• Support both small and large production runs, with order sizes ranging from 1 to 100 in flex/foam and 100 to 100,000 in sensor assembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow all safety and quality procedures.
• Communicate clearly about previous and current assembly processes to supervisors and team members.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $17.51 - $17.51/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.