Mechanical / Electrical Technician

Location: Rockford, IL

Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift Available

Type: Contract-to-Hire | Union Environment

Why You’ll Want This Role

Join a stable, union-backed team building high-quality industrial machinery in a clean, organized, and well‑lit facility. This is a great opportunity to put your mechanical and electrical skills to work, grow your career, and earn excellent benefits upon hire.

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical/Electrical Technician, you’ll assemble and install components for industrial machinery by following detailed instructions and drawings. Your work will directly contribute to the performance and reliability of complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Read and follow work instructions, blueprints, schematics, and bills of materialsAssemble mechanical and electrical components accurately and safelyIdentify and install gauges, solenoids, valves, fittings, and major componentsPerform panel wiring and component mountingMeasure, mark, and lay out work according to drawingsPrepare and assemble pumping system skidsMount mechanical pumps and connect tubing and pipingCut, bend, and install flexi-bar and water hosing to specificationsApply vacuum grease and properly thread pipingSafely operate tack welders, stud guns, forklifts, hand trucks, and rigging equipmentComplete daily labor reports accuratelyWhat We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience:

Mechanical and electrical assembly experienceAbility to read and interpret blueprints and schematicsStrong mechanical and electrical aptitudeExperience with panel wiring and mountingComfortable using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment

Preferred (but not required):

Experience with tack welding and stud gunsForklift or material-handling experiencePay, Shifts & Schedule1st and 2nd shifts availableMonday–Friday scheduleCurrent overtime on SaturdaysUnion seniority may impact shift assignment after hire2nd Shift Premium: +$2.50/hour (available after conversion to full-time)BenefitsHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanExcellent Union Benefits upon direct hireBenefits begin day one of full-time employmentWork EnvironmentClean, organized, and well-lit facilityTemperature-controlled, though warmer in summer monthsTeam-oriented setting (typically working with 1–2 coworkers)Strong focus on safety and qualityReady to Apply?

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in precision, and want a long-term opportunity with strong benefits and union backing, apply today. Mobile applications welcome!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cherry Valley, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.51 - $22.51/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 Cherry Valley,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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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