General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker – Electronic Assembly
Job Description

This role focuses on electronic assembly of switches used in military, government, agriculture, and healthcare applications. You will work with small parts, precision hand tools, and PC boards to build high-quality components while following detailed instructions and maintaining strong attention to detail throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic switches and components according to work instructions and quality standards.
• Work with small parts and demonstrate strong hand–eye coordination when handling and assembling components.
• Use hand tools and power tools to build and secure various component parts.
• Gather and organize all materials and components needed to complete assigned assemblies.
• Place and secure components onto printed circuit boards (PC boards) with precision and care.
• Follow established procedures for electronic assembly, including safe handling of tools and materials.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail while working at an individual workstation.
• Stand or sit for extended periods throughout the shift, depending on task requirements.
• Meet productivity and quality expectations in a manufacturing environment with multiple workstations in a row.
• Support overtime requirements by working additional hours as needed, typically resulting in 50–60 hours per week.

• Experience working with small parts and demonstrated good hand–eye dexterity.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively in an assembly environment.
• Comfort placing components onto printed circuit boards (PC boards) with precision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Ability to stand or sit for most of the shift and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work significant overtime, including 3–4 extra hours daily, for a 50–60 hour workweek.
• Availability to work 1st shift (approximately 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with openness to starting at 5:30 a.m.) or 2nd shift (approximately 3:45 p.m.–12:15 a.m.).

• Prior experience as an electronic assembler or in electronic assembly is highly beneficial.
• Solder certification is a plus and may enhance your qualifications.
• Experience with soldering in an electronic assembly environment is advantageous.
• Experience with pick-and-place equipment is a plus and may support a higher pay rate.
• Background working with electronic components, switches, or similar products is helpful.

You join a manufacturing team where strong performance can lead to long-term opportunities, with many employees converting to permanent roles after demonstrating their capabilities. The culture emphasizes trust and autonomy, expecting you to know your job and deliver results without micromanagement. You benefit from consistent hours, including regular overtime, providing a stable and predictable work schedule. The environment values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous contribution, offering a clear path from temporary to permanent employment for those who perform well.

Work Environment

You work in a manufacturing environment with long rows of benches, each row containing approximately five workstations. The culture is laid back but results-oriented, with leadership expecting you to understand your responsibilities and complete your work without constant supervision. You spend most of your shift at your own station, using hand tools, power tools, and working directly with electronic components and PC boards. The schedule includes both 1st and 2nd shift opportunities, with 1st shift typically running from about 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with flexibility to start at 5:30 a.m.) and 2nd shift from about 3:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Overtime is common, and you can expect 3–4 additional hours per day, resulting in 50–60 hour workweeks. The facility conducts temperature checks and brief health screenings when you arrive and again toward the end of your shift to support a safe workplace.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in McCook,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 2026.

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.

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.

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.