Assembler - Aerotek : Job Details

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

As an Assembler, you will play a crucial role in building interior units for their product line. This position involves repetitive tasks, building various sized units, and requires mechanical proficiency. You will use hand and power tools, such as drills, sockets, and tape measures. The job may require working on a 6-foot ladder or using a scissor lift. It is a hands-on position that involves working with graphite, strapping units, and bending wire ties. While blueprint reading and forklift operation are not mandatory, they are advantageous skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company guidelines and safety procedures, including ISO standards.

• Learn to effectively perform job requirements under supervision.

• Set up and operate power tools and equipment like band saws, tack welders, and grinders.

• Handle various materials, such as felt insulation, ceramic, graphite, and stainless steel.

• Plan layout, parts positioning, and assembly sequences.

• Work from blueprints to assemble units, including insulation installation.

• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment.

• Document work processes and material usage.

• Load and unload trucks efficiently.

• Prepare and load parts carts based on pick lists.

• Maintain daily labor reports.

• Communicate effectively with team leaders and supervisors.

• Organize and maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Supply own hand tools as required.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.

• Mechanical aptitude and assembly skills.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in various units of measure.

• Understanding of basic geometry concepts.

• Capability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Effective communication skills.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Blueprint reading is a plus.

• Forklift experience is preferred.

• Ability to learn forklift and crane operation certification.

Why Work Here?

Join a company offering comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, and a 401k plan. Enjoy great union benefits and become part of a supportive work environment that values its employees.

Work Environment

This position operates in a union environment, working the first shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The facility is well-lit and organized, but be prepared for a hot environment during the summer months and getting dirty during tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pecatonica, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.36 - $22.36/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 Pecatonica,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.