Job Description
Mechanical Assembler – Water Chillers
Pay: $18–$23/hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Elmhurst
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Elmhurst
Position Overview
We are seeking mechanically inclined individuals to assemble industrial water chillers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, working with tools, and learning how mechanical systems operate. HVAC experience is highly preferred but not required.
Candidates with backgrounds in HVAC, automotive repair, plumbing, maintenance, or other hands-on technical fields are encouraged to apply. Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a good work ethic will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assemble water chillers using tools, components, and mechanical drawings.
- Follow work instructions and learn to read measurements and basic schematics.
- Assist with piping, wiring connections, and mechanical assembly.
- Learn copper brazing and other specialized assembly techniques through company-provided training.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while meeting production and quality expectations.
- Work independently while collaborating with the production team.
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools.
- Ability to read a ruler, understand measurements, and follow instructions.
- Reliable work history, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to learn new technical skills and follow established procedures.
- HVAC experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Experience as an automotive mechanic, maintenance technician, plumber, or trade school graduate is a plus.
- Previous manufacturing or machine assembly experience is helpful but not necessary.
If you enjoy working with your hands, solving mechanical problems, and learning a specialized trade, we encourage you to apply.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Elk Grove Village, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $18–$23 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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