Laborer
Aerotek
**Job Title: General Laborer**
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join our team. This role involves utilizing various tools to complete tasks and ensuring quality checks are performed consistently. The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping inventory of staged orders and must be comfortable lifting weights over 50 pounds and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
+ Utilize the drill press and hand saw to cut rail lines to length.
+ Read a tape measure accurately to the nearest 1/16 inch.
+ Perform quality checks to maintain high standards.
+ Keep an accurate inventory of staged orders.
+ Lift and handle objects weighing over 50 pounds.
+ Work outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
Essential Skills
+ Experience with hand tools and power tools, including hand saws and drill presses.
+ Ability to consistently lift over 50 pounds.
+ Comfortable working outdoors in a production and assembly environment.
+ Proficient in reading a tape measure.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Mechanical aptitude is a must.
+ Experience with punch presses and metal fabrication is advantageous.
+ Familiarity with quality tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges is a plus.
+ Experience using drill presses, benders, and saws is beneficial.
Why Work Here?
Join an employee-owned company where you will receive company stock, adding significant value to your monthly compensation. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with low costs, as most expenses are covered by the company. All necessary supplies, including safety gear and tools, are provided. Additionally, merit raises and 401K matching up to 25% are offered, ensuring your growth and satisfaction.
Work Environment
This role involves working entirely outdoors in a small yard alongside 8-10 workers. Expect a laid-back environment where you will work independently after training. Our company has a solid track record, with no layoffs in over 13 years, providing job security and a stable work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights, Illinois.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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:
• 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 Chicago Heights,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.
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