Lead Assembler

Job Title : Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Assembler to join our team. This role involves the mechanical assembly of small burners, collaborating with a team of 5-6 assemblers to ensure accurate installation of wiring and small components into units. Testing parts and components is also a critical part of the role. You'll utilize hand and power tools, as well as blueprints or drawings, to complete your tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of small burners.
• Collaborate with a team of 5-6 assemblers.
• Install wiring and small components into units.
• Test parts and components to ensure functionality.
• Utilize hand and power tools for assembly tasks.
• Follow blueprints or drawings to complete assembly.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Join a company that has grown consistently over the past five years and offers a family-owned feel despite its expansion. There is a strong opportunity for advancement due to upcoming retirements, with many managers having started as hourly employees. Enjoy annual pay increases each November and cash bonuses based on sales, awarded in March. Benefit from comprehensive health insurance, a 401K with matching contributions, and generous vacation and holiday allowances. Employees appreciate the smaller company feel, and the company is committed to investment and stability, having avoided layoffs during the pandemic. On-site training and education reimbursement are available to support your career growth.

Work Environment

Work the 1st shift from Monday to Thursday, 5 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM, with some overtime opportunities on Fridays. The dress code is casual, allowing jeans and a work t-shirt.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.