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Mechanical Assembler

Aerotek
  • Elgin, IL
  • $24–$40 Per Hour
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Mechanical Assembler | Machine BuilderBuild Precision Equipment. Make a Real Impact.

Are you a skilled Mechanical Assembler who enjoys building complex machinery and solving technical challenges? Join a team where your expertise is valued and your work directly contributes to innovative equipment used by customers across a variety of industries. If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy working with blueprints and schematics, and want to be part of a clean, modern manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will play a key role in building and integrating custom mechanical systems from the ground up. Working from detailed drawings and schematics, you'll assemble high-quality equipment, install system components, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical systems according to customer specifications and production drawings.
  • Install and connect pneumatic, hydraulic, and coolant systems using technical schematics.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Document assembly processes and maintain accurate project records.
  • Collaborate with engineering, machine assembly teams, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.
  • Support project planning by assisting with timeline estimates and reviewing completed work to improve future forecasting.
  • Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Full mechanical assembly experience, preferably in CNC machinery or custom equipment manufacturing.
  • Experience performing electrical wiring from diagrams and schematics.
  • Experience with precision measuring equipment and quality verification processes.
  • Heavy mechanical assembly or machine building experience in a manufacturing environment.
Why Join Our Team?
  • Clean, temperature-controlled, and well-lit facility.
  • Modern workspace that showcases cutting-edge equipment and innovation.
  • Opportunity to work on unique, technically challenging projects.
  • Collaborative team environment where your contributions are recognized.
  • Stable, full-time opportunity with consistent daytime hours.
  • A chance to develop your skills while building high-quality machinery you're proud to put your name on.
Work Schedule
  • Monday through Friday
  • 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • 30-minute unpaid lunch
  • Scheduled breaks throughout the day
Ready to Apply?

If you're a hands-on professional who enjoys building complex mechanical systems and wants to work in a clean, team-oriented environment, apply today. We're looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in quality workmanship and are excited to help bring innovative machinery to life.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.

\nCompany Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationElgin, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$24–$40 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1983
Websitehttps://www.aerotek.com/

About Company

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.  

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.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
  • Candidate Screeningunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Electrical Wiringunmatched
  • Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
  • Production Specificationsunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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