Job Title: Heavy Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Heavy Assembler for the 1st shift. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with opportunities for overtime after regular hours and potentially on Saturdays. The position offers competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision with team members to complete various tasks in the assembly process.
• Depending on the line and business needs, prep parts, de-burr, power wash, install SAEs and expander plugs, assemble valves, test, install fittings, verify, and pack for shipment.
• Fill assembly orders from start to finish according to company quality standards.
• Assemble per blueprints, instruction sheets, PCPs and other vital production documents.
• Log assembly information on daily or weekly log sheets as required by the department.
• Prepare work in process for the next step in production.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing/assembly experience is a plus.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Comfortable working with manual tools and power tools.
• Basic reading and writing skills in English.
• Basic math skills or ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use scanners, microscopes, and various manually operated gauges by hand.
• Must be able to meet quality and productivity standards.
• Must be able to multi-task.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform quality checks.
• Ability to operate simple machines and hand tools, including air machine, wrench, and expander gun.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs.

Why Work Here?

Our mission is to create worldwide customer delight by providing the highest quality products and the most responsive customer support in the world at a globally competitive cost. We aim to be an independent global provider of efficient, high-performing, and innovative motion control solutions that improve the world. We offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their eligible dependents; company-paid short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; accidental death and dismemberment insurance; and various voluntary insurance options. Additionally, we provide an employee assistance plan, company-matched 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, training/tuition reimbursement, 11 paid holidays, and paid time off based on service.

Work Environment

The majority of the work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures can vary depending on the season, and noise levels can be moderate to high. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as determined by company safety standards, including safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, and safety shoes.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $18.25/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 Vernon Hills,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.