General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker – Electronic Assembly Job Description

This role focuses on electronic assembly of switches used in military, government, agriculture, and healthcare applications. You will work with small components, precision hand tools, and PC boards to build high-quality electronic products while maintaining strong attention to detail throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic switches and components according to detailed instructions and quality standards.

• Handle and work with small parts, consistently demonstrating strong hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills.

• Use hand tools and power tools to build and assemble various component parts.

• Place and secure components onto printed circuit boards (PC boards) with precision and care.

• Gather and organize all materials, parts, and tools needed to complete assigned assemblies.

• Work at an individual workstation while standing or sitting for extended periods during the shift.

• Inspect assembled parts visually and by feel to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

• Meet daily production expectations while maintaining consistent quality and attention to detail.

• Collaborate with team members and follow directions with minimal supervision, taking responsibility for completing assigned tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with small parts and components, demonstrating strong hand–eye dexterity.

• Ability to use hand tools and basic power tools safely and effectively for assembly work.

• Capability to place and assemble components onto printed circuit boards (PC boards).

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with precision parts and assemblies.

• Ability to stand or sit for most of the shift while working at an individual station.

• Willingness and ability to work significant overtime, currently 3–4 hours of overtime daily (approximately 50–60 hours per week).

• Flexibility to work 1st shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) with openness to starting as early as 5:30 a.m., or 2nd shift (3:45 p.m.–12:15 a.m.), depending on business needs.

• Basic familiarity with electronic assembly processes or related production work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Solder certification is a plus and may enhance your qualifications for the role.

• Experience with soldering in an electronic assembly environment is highly beneficial.

• Experience with pick-and-place equipment is a plus and may positively influence compensation.

• Prior experience as an electronic assembler or in a similar manufacturing role is an advantage.

• Comfort working independently at a workstation while meeting production goals.

Why Work Here?

You will join a laid-back yet performance-focused environment where consistent results are recognized and rewarded. The role offers a strong opportunity for long-term employment, with many employees converting from contract to permanent status in an average of 6–7 months and several recent conversions to permanent roles. You can expect steady hours with significant overtime, providing the chance to build skills in electronic assembly and grow your career in a stable manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing environment featuring long rows of workstations, typically arranged in sets of five. You will work at your own station, alternating between standing and sitting throughout the day while handling small components and using hand and power tools. The culture is relaxed but results-oriented, with the expectation that you understand your tasks and complete them reliably without constant direction. Current openings include 1st shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with openness to a 5:30 a.m. start) and 2nd shift (3:45 p.m.–12:15 a.m.), and most employees can expect 3–4 hours of overtime daily, resulting in approximately 50–60 hours per week. The facility conducts temperature checks and health screening questions upon arrival and again near the end of the shift to support a safe and healthy workplace. Dress expectations align with a typical manufacturing setting, emphasizing safety and practicality while working around tools, equipment, and electronic components.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 La Grange,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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.