at Aerotek in Waukegan, Illinois, United States Job Description Assembly Technician Build Innovative Laboratory Equipment in a Clean, High-Tech Environment We're looking for an experienced Assembly Technician to join our team assembling and testing precision laboratory equipment. If you have a strong mechanical or electrical assembly experience, enjoy working with your hands, and take pride in building high-quality products, we'd like to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to work on complex electromechanical systems in a clean, climate-controlled facility with long-term growth potential. What You'll Do

+ Assemble electromechanical equipment and laboratory machines according to specifications and quality standards

+ Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions

+ Use hand and power tools to build and install components, assemblies, and subassemblies

+ Test, inspect, and troubleshoot completed units to ensure proper functionality

+ Make adjustments and calibrations as needed to meet customer requirements

+ Perform visual quality inspections and identify defects or assembly issues

+ Gather materials and components needed for production builds

+ Prepare equipment and materials for packaging and shipment

+ Support production schedules while maintaining quality and efficiency standards

+ Assist with training team members and sharing assembly knowledge

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Qualifications + 2+ years of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly experience

+ Ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings

+ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

+ Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices

+ Stable work history and strong attention to detail

+ Ability to stand and work throughout an 8-hour shift

+ Basic English reading and communication skills Why Join Our Team?

+ First shift schedule

+ Clean, air-conditioned, modern facility

+ Opportunity to work on advanced laboratory equipment and technology

+ Team-oriented culture with hands-on training and growth opportunities

+ Stable company with opportunities for advancement Work Environment You'll work in a spotless, climate-controlled manufacturing environment with dedicated production areas and warehouse support. The facility is organized, well-maintained, and designed to promote efficiency, quality, and teamwork. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukegan, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00

• $21.

00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Waukegan,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888

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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. 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account