Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Production Associate

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting the fabrication, mechanical assembly, maintenance, and repair of component parts and products to meet customer specifications in a clean, organized, and temperature-controlled production environment. You will work with hand tools, machinery, and wiring to assemble and test products, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the production process.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of component parts and products to meet customer specifications.

• Mount assembly components, hardware, and compounds according to established procedures and blueprints.

• Connect, test, and pack various assembled materials or products to ensure they meet quality standards.

• Oversee machines that press, shape, cut, and cure various assemblies, monitoring performance and making adjustments as needed.

• Use hand tools and mechanical assembly techniques to build and complete production assemblies.

• Perform general labor tasks associated with production and assembly operations.

• Follow production schedules and instructions to meet daily output and quality goals.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.

• Collaborate with team members and technicians to resolve assembly or production issues quickly and effectively.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly in a fabrication or production environment.

• Ability to work with hand tools safely and effectively for assembly and general labor tasks.

• Familiarity with production and mechanical assembly processes, including mounting components and hardware.

• Capability to oversee and operate machines that press, shape, cut, and cure assemblies.

• Basic understanding of wiring in an assembly or production setting.

• Ability to read and follow blueprints or assembly instructions.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.

• Reliability in adhering to a consistent day shift schedule (MondayFriday, 6:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fabrication environment.

• Experience in production assembly or as a production associate.

• Comfort working around running equipment and light industrial noise.

• Willingness to perform both mechanical assembly and general labor tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a supportive culture that values growth, recognition, and shared success. The organization offers opportunities for financial and career advancement, including a profit sharing program and a generous 401(k) match up to 7%. Team members benefit from a referral program, sign-on bonus upon becoming permanent, company outings and events, catered lunches once a month, and access to special experiences such as a professional football suite rotated based on performance. The environment encourages collaboration, rewards strong performance, and provides meaningful benefits that enhance work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a temperature-controlled, clean, and well-organized production facility with slight noise from running equipment. Work is performed on a day shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The environment is structured to support safe and efficient mechanical assembly work, with access to hand tools, machinery for pressing, shaping, cutting, and curing assemblies, and clearly defined work areas to maintain order and productivity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rolling Meadows,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.