Manufacturing Engineering Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our team in Forrest, IL!

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Assistant to support our engineering team as we expand our customer base and projects. This role is designed to handle day-to-day engineering support tasks, allowing senior engineers to focus on higher-level project and customer work. This opportunity is ideal for a recent high school graduate or early-career candidate with exposure to CAD and an interest in manufacturing and steel fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Engineers with daily engineering tasks.
• Use CAD software to pull and review files and navigate drawings.
• Take measurements and dimensions.
• Assist with manufacturing process documentation and support.
• Work with steel material specifications and basic fabrication concepts.
• Enter and retrieve data within the ERP system (training provided).
• Perform general computer-based tasks to support engineering and production.
• Help manage engineering workload related to new projects and customers.

Essential Skills

• Experience with CAD software.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience in manufacturing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic CAD experience.
• Ability to read, navigate, and dimension drawings is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable working on a computer daily.
• Interest in manufacturing and engineering support work.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, shop-focused environment.

Work Environment

The position is located in a very rural area with a clean office environment. The role will require occasional presence on the shop floor but not frequently. The facility maintains a clean and organized setting. Employees benefit from multiple health insurance plans, dental and vision insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a company-provided life insurance policy. The company offers a Simple IRA with a 100% match up to 3%, tuition reimbursement for job-related courses, opportunities for overtime pay, six paid holidays a year, and PTO accrual which increases with tenure.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Pontiac,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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.