General Production Worker

Join our team as a General Production Worker where you will be trained to perform electronic assembly of switches for various sectors including military, government, agriculture, and healthcare. This role requires working with small parts and using hand tools to build component parts, ensuring precision and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic assembly of switches for various sectors.
• Handle small parts with good hand/eye dexterity.
• Use hand tools to build different component parts.
• Gather necessary materials for assembly.
• Place components onto PC boards with precision.
• Work at an individual station, standing or sitting throughout the day.
• Pay close attention to detail to ensure quality assembly.

• Experience with electronic assembly and small/precision hand tools.
• Good hand/eye dexterity for handling small parts.
• Ability to work independently at a station.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

• Solder certification is a plus.
• Experience with pick and place will adjust pay rate.

The position offers a potential permanent role for those who excel, with many employees transitioning to permanent positions within 6-7 months. This opportunity provides stability and growth within a supportive work culture.

Work Environment

The work environment is laid-back but results-oriented, with the expectation that employees know their tasks and perform them efficiently. You will work in a manufacturing environment with long rows and multiple workstations. Temperature checks are conducted at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment. First shift operates from 6am to 2:30pm, with the possibility of starting at 5:30am, and second shift runs from 3:45pm to 12:15am. Employees should be prepared for 50-60 hour work weeks with daily overtime.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in La Grange,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.