Job Title: Light AssemblerJob Description

Join our team as a Light Assembler, where you will be an integral part of our assembly process. This position offers a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for overtime. As a Light Assembler, you will work on the 1st shift from Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm, with potential overtime until 5:00pm, and occasional Saturday overtime.

ResponsibilitiesPartner with another team member to complete tasks in the assembly process.Fill assembly orders from start to finish according to company quality standards.Read instruction sheets, PCPs, and other vital production documents.Log information on daily or weekly log sheets as required by the department.Receive and verify parts for the assembly process according to order.Process parts as instructed by the PCP.Use manual tools or switches and simple automatic machines.Separate and document failed parts.Prepare parts for the next production step.Work with other team members and leaders to problem solve.Maintain a clean and safe work environment.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Essential SkillsMechanical aptitude.Ability to work effectively in a team.Basic math skills, including calculator and computer use.Capability to perform quality checks.Proficiency in operating simple machines and hand tools (including air machine, wrench, and expander gun).Ability to lift 15 pounds.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in assembly, packing, material handling, valve testing, and machine operating.Familiarity with blueprint reading, inspection of parts, and use of micrometers, hand tools, and gauges.Why Work Here?

We are committed to creating worldwide customer delight by providing the highest quality products and the most responsive customer support. Our mission and vision focus on being an independent global provider of efficient, high-performing, and innovative motion control solutions. As a full-time employee, you will enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, company-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary insurance options, and a company-matched 401k plan. We also offer training and tuition reimbursement, along with paid holidays and time off based on service.

Work Environment

You will primarily work in a manufacturing environment where temperatures vary with the season and the noise level can be moderate to high. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, and safety shoes are required as per company safety standards. Expect to stand for long periods, lift and move at least 15 pounds, and engage in repetitive hand and arm movements while working with small parts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Hills,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

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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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