Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Assembler / General Laborer - $16 an hour

Shift: 6am-2:30pm

Location: Coal Valley, Illinois

Join a fast-growing company supporting major clients such as Arconic, Caterpillar, and Plastics Unlimited. Due to continued growth—particularly with Caterpillar—we are seeking reliable and motivated Assemblers/General Laborers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for building wooden crates and boxes to precise customer specifications while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

• Assemble wooden boxes and crates according to detailed customer specifications
• Safely and efficiently operate hand tools and power tools in a production setting
• Use and read a tape measure accurately to ensure proper dimensions and quality
• Operate pneumatic nail guns (2–14 lbs.) to assemble products
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
• Complete productivity logs and shipping tags clearly and accurately
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following safety standards

• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools
• Ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure
• Experience operating a pneumatic nail gun
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

• Experience with band cutters, banding equipment, or packaging tools
• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or general labor environments

• Opportunities for advancement with a strong promote-from-within culture
• Stable, long-term employment with no history of layoffs
• Supportive environment where leadership started on the production floor
• Growth opportunities aligned with company expansion

Work in a clean, team-oriented shop environment where music is played. The setting can be moderately noisy due to equipment such as cutters, saws, and nail guns.

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

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

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.