Assembler

Job Title: Assembly Associate

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling bus fare units and related sub-assemblies while maintaining high quality standards, accurate documentation, and efficient packaging and shipping preparation. You will work in a clean, quiet, temperature-controlled assembly environment and contribute to a smooth production flow with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble bus fare units accurately according to work orders and job tickets.

• Confirm that all materials, sizes, and parts match the specifications listed on work orders and job tickets.

• Inspect all parts and surfaces to ensure they are free from defects before and after assembly.

• Self-monitor the quality of your work and promptly report unusual, defective, or operating difficulties to a lead or supervisor.

• Complete all tasks within established quality guidelines and company standards.

• Accurately document work performed using required company forms, documents, and procedures.

• Perform sub-assembly work as instructed in work orders, ensuring correct sequencing and component placement.

• Pack and crate completed orders in accordance with shipping instructions to prevent damage and ensure accurate shipment.

• Use equipment such as forklifts and RF scanners as needed to support assembly, picking, and shipping activities.

• Handle general labor tasks, including lifting materials weighing 50–80 lbs, to support production and packaging operations.

• Follow safety, housekeeping, and operational procedures to maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in assembly, general production, or packaging line work.

• Ability to perform assembly and packaging tasks accurately and efficiently.

• Capability to lift and move materials weighing 50–80 lbs on a regular basis.

• Experience operating a forklift or willingness to learn forklift operation in a production environment.

• General labor experience in a warehouse, production, or assembly setting.

• Experience using RF scanners for picking, tracking, or inventory processes.

• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with leads, supervisors, and team members.

• Computer literacy and the ability to learn new computer programs and systems.

• Experience with warehouse picking and computer-based inventory or order systems.

• Ability to self-monitor work quality and follow detailed work instructions and job tickets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience assembling mechanical or electro-mechanical components.

• Experience in a quiet, clean, or temperature-controlled assembly environment.

• Experience documenting work using standardized company forms and procedures.

• Familiarity with shipping, packing, and crating processes based on written instructions.

• Comfort working with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and quality.

• Tenure in similar roles ranging from early career (1–2 years) to long-term experience.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that values long-term tenure and celebrates its team with sponsored events and holiday parties. The organization offers a paid holiday break from December 23rd through January 1st, supporting work-life balance during the year-end season. Permanent employees are eligible for a quarterly bonus incentive, providing additional recognition and reward for consistent performance and contribution.

Work Environment

You will work in a super clean, quiet assembly area with no heavy production noise, allowing you to focus on precision and quality. The facility is temperature controlled, providing a comfortable and consistent work setting throughout the year. The environment supports assembly, packaging, and warehouse activities with tools such as forklifts and RF scanners, and emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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.