**Job Title: Heavy Assembler** **Job Description** The Heavy Assembler is responsible for assembling mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components onto snow and ice control equipment such as salt spreaders and dump bodies. This role requires reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. **Responsibilities** + Assemble large mechanical components including engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical wiring. + Use hand tools, power tools, and torque equipment to fasten parts securely. + Fit, trim, align, and adjust parts to meet specifications. + Read and follow assembly instructions, blueprints, and parts lists. + Identify and gather required parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials. + Inspect assembled components for accuracy and functionality. + Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area. + Report any defects or issues to supervisors. + Work closely with welders, painters, and other production staff. + Communicate effectively to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion. **Essential Skills** + Experience in heavy equipment or mechanical assembly. + Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools. + Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods. + Knowledge of manufacturing process, general labor, assembling, and use of hand and power tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Manufacturing experience. + Proficiency in following work orders. + Familiarity with industrial manufacturing settings. **Why Work Here?** Our company provides competitive wages and a range of benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans. We offer a Flexible Spending Account, a 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, paid vacation, disability insurance, and paid holidays. Our excellent safety record and commitment to career growth—promoting from within—make this a great place to work. Our central location ensures a convenient commute. **Work Environment** The work environment is an industrial manufacturing setting located in Lindenwood, IL. The facility is large, open, well-lit, clean, and updated, featuring designated assembly stations with heavy machinery, welding equipment, hydraulic systems, and overhead cranes. Work hours are primarily first shift from 5 am to 1:30 pm, often extending to 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday overtime. The physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy components (often 50+ lbs), bending, kneeling, and standing for long periods. The facility may experience temperature variations, and noise levels can be high. Personal protective equipment such as steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection is required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL 61109. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Rockford,IL 61109. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.