Job Information
Aerotek Mechanical Assembler in Elgin, Illinois
Entry level or Mid level Assemblers starting from$19 - $26
Job Description
As a Mechanical Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling power transmissions and their subassemblies. You will work from blueprints, parts lists, and assembly cards, utilizing parts washers, freezers, ovens, cranes, hand and power tools. You will also shim and finalize the assembly of gear units, and may oversee lower-grade assemblers. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Responsibilities
Learn about gearboxes and all components used in assemblies and sub-assemblies.
Understand pinions, torque arms, ring gears, and other gearbox elements.
Safely operate an overhead crane to lift, hoist, and move gearboxes.
Disassemble gearboxes using torque wrenches and impact guns.
Read and interpret gearbox documentation and step-by-step instructions.
Accurately document serial numbers from each part during disassembly.
Wash parts to remove wax coating before sub-assembly.
Heat parts in an oven to warp gears into shape for assembly.
Use the overhead crane to return gearboxes to their normal position for final assembly.
Attach specific addons to gearboxes as per customer requirements using impact wrenches.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with mechanical assembly.
Ability to read blueprints.
Familiarity with safety practices and procedures.
Why Work Here?
The average tenure of an employee is 10-15 years, indicating a high level of job satisfaction and stability. Employees enjoy paid breaks, making their hourly base rate more valuable. The company fosters a team-oriented culture, providing flexibility and support for employees to succeed.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.90 - $20.90/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 Elgin,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.