**Aerotek is hiring multiple Mechanical Assembler's! Starting pay $27+** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our team. You will be responsible for building and assembling heat treat furnaces using a variety of hand and power tools, guided by customer blueprints and schematics. Your role will include operating drill motors, jig saws, and Sawzall, as well as setting up and operating stud guns. **Responsibilities** + Read and interpret standard documentation, such as blueprints, sketches, bills of material, and routings. + Understand pertinent data including required dimensions, tolerances, shapes, descriptions, notes, and symbols. + Work within close tolerances using appropriate measuring devices as required. + Plan layout, parts positioning, component fit-up, assembly sequence, and equipment. + Set up, adjust, and operate pipe cutting and threading equipment or other required tooling. + Apply the fundamentals of pipe fitting techniques, procedures, installation, and application. + Dismantle, straighten, reshape, and reassemble components or assemblies to specification. + Verify proof of conformance of finished products to specification and complete required build checklists for each job. + Perform preassembly and general assembly for all product groups, including vacuum and atmosphere product lines. + Perform tank assembly, pump assembly, and install all fittings and components for the water system assembly. + Assemble and install panels and associated valves for pneumatic air systems. + Connect water, gas, air, and exhaust systems to support equipment testing. + Perform equipment teardown procedures and prepare equipment for shipment. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and mechanical schematics. + Experience with mechanical assembly, hydraulics, and machine building. + Skilled in using hand and power tools, including torque tools. + Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems. + Capability to work within close tolerances. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Knowledge of vacuum and atmosphere product lines. + Experience with welding and pipe fitting techniques. + Familiarity with schematic reading and wiring. **Why Work Here?** Join our team to benefit from comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans, as well as a 401k. Once you complete the contract-to-hire period, you will enjoy great union benefits from day one of your direct hire. We value work-life balance and offer a supportive and organized work environment. **Work Environment** The work environment is very hot in the summer, but it is clean, organized, and well-lit. You will work in a union environment. The shifts are as follows: 1st shift from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm and 2nd shift from 4:30 pm to 3:00 am. Workdays are Monday to Friday, with current Saturday hours from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm. Training may occur on the 1st shift, with potential shift changes based on union seniority rules. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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 Cherry Valley,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.