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Aerotek Mechanical Assembler in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Job Title: Mechanical Assembler
Aerotek is hiring for a DIRECT HIRE Mechanical Assembler position in Crystal Lake. This company has incredible benefits, great growth potential, and is an amazing company to work for.
Job Description
This position will be responsible for the assembly and startup of all equipment. The person in this opportunity will be fitting and assembling machinery components according to blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, sketches, and knowledge of machine construction to construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment. You will operate jib, overhead crane, air/hand powered tools, and forklift. The ability to problem solve new assembly problems as they arise and help to determine workable solutions is essential. You will also need to be able to measure with, read, and comprehend measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, radius gages, and go/no-go gages.
Responsibilities
Assemble and start up all equipment.
Fit and assemble machinery components according to blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, sketches, and knowledge of machine construction.
Construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment.
Operate jib, overhead crane, air/hand powered tools, and forklift.
Problem solve new assembly problems and determine workable solutions.
Measure with, read, and comprehend measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, radius gages, and go/no-go gages.
Record production and inspection activities in computer-based business system/program.
Conduct test runs with completed tools to ensure that parts meet specifications and make adjustments as necessary.
Essential Skills
Mechanical assembly and mechanical aptitude.
Blueprint reading and interpretation.
Proficiency with hand and power tools.
Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical repair.
Understanding of electrical circuits.
Experience with tooling and welding.
Ability to operate an overhead crane.
Ability to measure in feet and inches to 1/31” with a standard tape measure.
Why Work Here?
Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(K) with company match. Additionally, employees have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Employees can earn and save on hundreds of retail items through our employee recognition discount platform, save on eligible new car purchases with our Affiliate Rewards Program, and save on qualifying health and wellness products and services. Any hours after 50 hours is considered double pay: if you work 55 hours, you will receive 5 hours of double pay.
Work Environment
Large equipment manufacturing shop. The shop is open from 5:00am - 5:30pm (Monday - Friday) and Saturday from 5:00am - 11:00am. Standard hours are 6:00am - 2:30pm. Employees are currently working 50 - 55 hours per week due to high demand.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2025.
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.