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Job Description: Electrical Assembler / Job Builder

This role focuses on assembling, testing, and preparing electrical and mechanical products and kits for shipment in a production and warehouse environment. You will work with hand and pneumatic tools, follow schematics and bills of materials, and use computerized systems to track labor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring products are built accurately and delivered on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical control panels and power supplies on industrial equipment
• Use the KANBAN system to support continuous production flow.
• Operate hand and pneumatic assembly tools to build kits and product assemblies safely and efficiently.
• Build and test products in accordance with drawings, schematics, and documentation to meet scheduled ship dates.
• Test equipment and assemblies ranging from basic components to more complex builds.
• Pick and pack parts and finished goods in a warehouse environment, including custom orders with varying part sizes.
• Work from bills of materials (BOM), drawings, and simple schematics to assemble component-level parts.
• Record and document test results and any manufacturing discrepancies using provided forms and systems.
• Maintain accurate reporting of labor using a labor tracking system or related computer tools.
• Perform daily housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and support overall workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, assembly, and warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in building component-level parts in a production or assembly environment.
• Ability to build from simple electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Ability to work from bills of materials (BOM) and technical drawings.
• Basic math skills to support measurements, counts, and inventory-related tasks.
• Basic computer skills to use labor tracking systems and production forms.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong manual dexterity and familiarity with general assembly techniques.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and pneumatic assembly tools.
• Capability to perform pick/pack tasks in a warehouse environment.
• Attention to detail for accurate assembly, testing, and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical experience is a plus and will support work with simple schematics and electrical components.
• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse setting.
• Comfort working with a variety of parts, from very small components such as washers to larger metal or PCB components.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-shift operation.
• Willingness to work occasional required overtime, including some Saturdays when necessary.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable, long-term opportunity on a first-shift schedule in a clean, well-organized facility. You will benefit from a permanent role with strong benefits and the chance to grow your skills in production, assembly, and warehouse operations. The environment supports consistency, safety, and teamwork, offering a reliable place to build your career.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Libertyville,IL.

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.