Mechanical Assembler

Mechanical Assembler & Fabricator (1st Shift + Heavy Overtime) 💰

Compensation & Perks Hourly Pay:

$19/hour (Insert competitive rate here based on local market)

Shift:

1st Shift (Early morning start)

Overtime:

Abundant, consistent overtime available to maximize your weekly paycheck

Position Type:

Contract-to-Hire (Long-term stability with a pay increase upon permanent conversion)

Environment:

Family-oriented, collaborative custom fabrication shop 📍 Location Franklin Park, IL Why Join Us? We are a global leader in industrial energy systems looking for skilled builders to join our custom fabrication team. If you want a stable 1st-shift role where your fabrication skills are valued, your overtime hours are guaranteed, and you work in a tight-knit team environment, this is the place for you.

What You Will Do Build & Assemble:

Build custom heavy metal structures and boiler products from scratch.

Read Blueprints:

Interpret complex mechanical blueprints, structural layouts, and schematics.

Weld & Fabricate:

Perform structural MIG welding, cutting, bending, and shaping of sheet metal.

Fasten Components:

Connect heavy assemblies using rivets, rolls, soldering, and steel fasteners.

Quality Check:

Inspect finished work to ensure it meets strict quality and safety guidelines.

What We Are Looking For Experience:

Strong mechanical assembly or fabrication experience in a heavy manufacturing plant.

Blueprint Skills:

Ability to read and interpret industrial structural blueprints.

Welding Skills:

Practical, hands-on experience with structural MIG welding.

Tool Expertise:

Skilled with hand tools, power tools, precision tape measures, and shop machinery.

Aptitude:

Solid basic math skills and the ability to adapt to custom, changing designs. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Franklin Park,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026. 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.