Industrial Gearbox Assembler
$27 - $36 per hourgpac
Job Description Job Title: Industrial Gearbox Assembler
Similar Titles: Industrial Gearbox Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, and Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (Greater Chicago Area)
Compensation: $27-$36 per hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Travel: Not Required
Join a growing industrial manufacturer in Elk Grove Village, IL, where you can get in early with a company supporting major OEM and industrial clients. This Industrial Gearbox Assembler role is a hands-on position for a mechanically strong professional who wants to build complex gearboxes and see a clear path for growth. You’ll work on critical power-transmission assemblies while contributing to a team that is scaling operations and promoting from within.
Why This Role
Other Related Titles: Industrial Gearbox Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanical Assembly Mechanic, Power Transmission Mechanic, Heavy Equipment, Mechanic - Gearbox Focus, Mechanical Systems Mechanic, Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Mechanical Repair Mechanic (Industrial), Rotating Equipment Mechanic, Field Service Mechanic - Industrial Gearboxes (without the travel) All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Similar Titles: Industrial Gearbox Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, and Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (Greater Chicago Area)
Compensation: $27-$36 per hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Travel: Not Required
Join a growing industrial manufacturer in Elk Grove Village, IL, where you can get in early with a company supporting major OEM and industrial clients. This Industrial Gearbox Assembler role is a hands-on position for a mechanically strong professional who wants to build complex gearboxes and see a clear path for growth. You’ll work on critical power-transmission assemblies while contributing to a team that is scaling operations and promoting from within.
Why This Role
- Competitive hourly rate of $27-$36 based on experience and skill.
- Opportunity to join a growing operation early and help shape processes as the business scales.
- Exposure to large, long-term customers and complex custom projects-not just repetitive, commodity work.
- Clear advancement paths into lead assembler, quality, or supervisor roles for top performers.
- Build industrial gearboxes, subassemblies, and related mechanical components using blueprints, work instructions, and bills of materials.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly schematics, and technical documentation to complete jobs accurately and efficiently.
- Install gears, bearings, seals, shafts, and housings, maintaining tight tolerances, proper alignment, and correct fit.
- Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision tools to verify dimensions and ensure assemblies meet specifications.
- Perform torqueing, shimming, and backlash adjustments in line with internal quality and performance standards.
- Conduct functional tests and visual inspections on completed assemblies; document results as required.
- Troubleshoot assembly and fitment issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area consistent with safety policies and 5S principles.
- Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to meet build schedules and customer requirements.
- 3-5 years of experience in gearbox assembly or heavy mechanical/industrial assembly.
- Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
- Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, power transmission, rotating equipment, or heavy equipment environments.
- Hands-on experience working with bearings, gear sets, shafts, and housings.
- Technical or vocational training in mechanical, industrial, or related fields.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand, bend, and move on the production floor for extended periods.
- Comfortable working around oils, lubricants, and standard industrial materials.
Other Related Titles: Industrial Gearbox Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanical Assembly Mechanic, Power Transmission Mechanic, Heavy Equipment, Mechanic - Gearbox Focus, Mechanical Systems Mechanic, Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Mechanical Repair Mechanic (Industrial), Rotating Equipment Mechanic, Field Service Mechanic - Industrial Gearboxes (without the travel) All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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