Mechanical Assembler

Entry-Level Mechanical Assembler - 1st

Shift Location:

Franklin Park, IL |

Pay:

$19/hr + Overtime |

Schedule:

1st Shift | Growth Opportunity Start Your Career in Manufacturing — No Advanced Experience Required Looking to launch a stable, hands-on career in manufacturing? Join a global leader in industrial energy systems as an Entry-Level Mechanical Assembler & Fabricator. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with tools, building mechanical products, and learning fabrication skills—even if you are early in your career. Paid training provided Consistent overtime opportunities to increase earnings Contract-to-hire role with long-term potential Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Pay, Schedule & Benefits Pay:

$19/hour plus strong overtime potential

Schedule:

1st Shift (early morning start, consistent hours)

Job Type:

Contract-to-Hire with opportunity for full-time placement and pay increase

Work Environment:

Clean, safety-focused, and collaborative shop What You'll Do (Training Provided) Assemble custom mechanical and metal components Learn to read blueprints and shop drawings Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment Assist with MIG welding, cutting, and fabrication processes Help build industrial equipment and structural components Perform quality checks to ensure accurate and safe builds What We're Looking For We welcome entry-level candidates as well as those with hands-on experience. Interest in manufacturing, assembly, or skilled trades Willingness to learn and use hand and power tools Ability to read measurements and perform basic math Strong work ethic and reliability Mechanical aptitude or experience in areas such as: Assembly Warehouse or production work Construction Automotive repair or maintenance (helpful but not required) No advanced welding or blueprint experience required. Training will be provided for the right candidate. 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 6, 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.