Job Title: General Production

Job Description

This position requires operating various machinery, including punch presses, drill presses, shear presses, straightening presses, torches, overhead cranes, forklifts, saws, and more. The role involves assembly tasks, loading and unloading machines, monitoring machine operations, maintaining clean work areas, and performing housekeeping duties as needed. Cross-training in multiple areas based on needs is an integral part of the job.

Responsibilities

Conduct final switch point assembly and grinding tasks.Assist with CNC drill operations.Build panels and pre-assemble components, including deburring points and rails.Utilize grinders, impacts, overhead cranes, and forklifts in daily operations.Participate in Frog Assembly Department tasks, using overhead/jib cranes, forklifts, and operating vertical and horizontal benders.Run punch press operations efficiently.Push large guiderails through bending machines.Assemble brackets into place on guiderails using basic hand tools.

Essential Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Proficiency in reading a tape measure.Strong mechanical aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with punch presses is advantageous.Experience in metal fabrication.Familiarity with drill presses, benders, and saws.Knowledge of quality tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values employee development and offers various training opportunities in machining, welding, and maintenance. Enjoy quarterly cookouts and become part of an employee-owned company where you can earn company stock. Benefit from a comprehensive package, including low-priced benefits with most costs covered by the company, and supplies such as steel-toed boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and uniforms provided. Merit raises are offered, alongside 401K matching up to 25%.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic machine shop environment with extensive metal fabrication equipment. Handle large metal bars used as guide rails for railroads, moved using overhead cranes. The facility is not temperature-controlled, with open garage doors in warmer months. The team includes 40 people, with small groups on office and second shifts. Dress code requires long pants and sleeves. The first day includes two hours of safety training and orientation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.25/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 Richmond,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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