**Job Title: Assembly Technician** **Job Description** The Assembly Technician position involves mechanical and electrical assembly of fiber laser cutting machines, including subassemblies. The role requires adherence to work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines. You will collaborate with the manufacturing team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. **Responsibilities** + Assemble fiber laser cutting machines and subassemblies using drawings, schematics, process documentation, work instructions, and verbal instructions. + Receive, unload, and unpack materials required for assembly. + Prepare tools, fixtures, and documentation needed for assembly runs. + Perform in-process testing, final testing, and record test data as specified in work instructions and inspection test plans. + Conduct basic parts and subassembly transactions using SAP ERP system and other applicable software interfaces to record assembly steps completed. + Fill out and maintain documentation related to machine assembly in electronic and hard copy formats. + Follow safety guidelines and recommendations established by the company and manufacturing department. + Participate in projects and continuous improvement activities. + Maintain cleanliness and organization of production floor and workstation, including preventive maintenance of tools and applicable instrumentation used in production and testing. + Complete assembly tasks in a timely manner with acceptable quality. + Develop productive and collaborative working relationships with all team members. + Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to cross-train on different functions and product families. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. + High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree preferred but not required. + Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing assembly environment. Machine building or machine service experience preferred. + Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, and blueprints. + Proficiency in using hand tools and powered tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, drills, pneumatic tools, etc. + Ability to use fixtures and other applicable manufacturing aids in the assembly process. + Basic computer skills. + Knowledge of basic technology terms and mechanical/electrical interactions of sub-systems within a system. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Some domestic or international travel may be required for training purposes. **Why Work Here?** Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and continuous improvement. Work in a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a showroom and production floor. Be part of a team that is expanding its capabilities with a second automation line, offering growth and development opportunities. **Work Environment** The work environment is a state-of-the-art facility built within the last five years. It includes a showroom and production floor. The facility is temperature-controlled and features high-tech inventory racking systems. A second automation line will be introduced in the fall to enhance production output. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hoffman Estates, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 Hoffman Estates,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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.