Assembly Technician

Job Title: Assembler $16/HR

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling wood boxes and related packaging components according to customer specifications for major industrial clients. You will use hand and power tools, follow written and verbal instructions, and contribute to a clean, fast-paced production environment with steady work and opportunities for internal growth.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wood boxes and related packaging products according to customer-prescribed specifications and quality standards.

• Use hand tools and power tools, including tape measures and pneumatic nail guns, to complete assembly tasks safely and accurately.

• Read and interpret written instructions, drawings, or work orders to ensure correct measurements and assembly sequences.

• Measure materials accurately using a tape measure and mark cutting or fastening points as required.

• Operate pneumatic nail guns, band cutters, banders, and other shop tools to assemble and secure materials.

• Lift, move, and position materials and assembled products weighing up to approximately 40 pounds as part of daily tasks.

• Stand for extended periods while performing assembly, cutting, and fastening operations on the production floor.

• Follow verbal instructions from supervisors or leads to adjust priorities, address special orders, or resolve production issues.

• Complete productivity sheets and shipping tags legibly to document output, track orders, and support shipping and inventory processes.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including safe storage and handling of tools and materials.

• Follow all safety procedures when using cutters, saws, nail guns, and other equipment to minimize risk of injury.

• Collaborate with team members and support a consistent production flow to meet customer deadlines and volume requirements.

• Adapt to overtime needs when required to support increased production demands.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately for measuring materials and verifying dimensions.

• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing assembly and production tasks.

• Ability to lift approximately 40 pounds repeatedly and safely during the workday.

• Experience operating or willingness to learn operation of pneumatic nail guns weighing between approximately 2 and 14 pounds.

• Ability to follow written instructions, including work orders and specification sheets, with attention to detail.

• Ability to follow verbal instructions clearly and consistently in a production environment.

• Basic proficiency with hand tools and power tools used in assembly or general labor roles.

• Ability to fill out productivity sheets and shipping tags legibly to support production tracking and shipping accuracy.

• Comfort working in a shop environment with noise from cutters, saws, and nail guns.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in assembly, general labor, or manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with band cutters, banders, and related packaging tools.

• Experience working with wood products, crates, or industrial packaging.

• Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic in shift-based roles.

• Willingness to work overtime when needed to support production demands.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that promotes solely from within, offering clear opportunities to grow your career from the production floor into leadership roles. The work is steady with no history of layoffs, providing consistent hours and job security. You benefit from a structured shift schedule, access to overtime opportunities, and a supportive environment that values dedication, reliability, and internal advancement.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.50/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 Coal Valley,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.