Assembler

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

The Assembler works at various stations to build wiring, sensors, and heater components used in custom heating equipment. This role involves working with very small parts, performing detailed and repetitive tasks while seated for most of the shift, and maintaining strong attention to detail. Assemblers rotate duties and cross-train across different areas to diversify their skills, supporting a wide range of custom orders for applications such as restaurant equipment, medical devices, and battery heaters.

Responsibilities

• Work at designated assembly stations to build wiring and other components that go into heating equipment.
• Measure wire accurately and cut it to precise specifications using scales and rulers.
• Utilize pre-assembled kits to put together products according to work instructions and prints.
• Add protective coating around electric terminals to ensure safety and product reliability.
• Fill casings with cement and handle very small parts with care and precision.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks and meeting quality standards.
• Achieve performance metrics after the initial training period of approximately 1–2 months.
• Rotate duties and cross-train in multiple assembly areas to broaden skills and support production needs.
• Thread wire through peg boards to create flexible heaters in the flex/foam area.
• Apply terminals onto materials and add a second layer to cover and protect heaters.
• Cure assembled heaters in ovens according to process requirements.
• Test sensors and heaters to verify proper function and quality.
• Use hand tools such as drills, pliers, wrenches, and other basic tools safely and effectively.
• Follow shop drawings and prints when available, and interpret basic assembly instructions.
• Work on orders that can range from small batches to high-volume production (from 1 to 100,000 units).
• Contribute to a clean and organized work area and follow all safety guidelines.
• Communicate clearly about previous assembly experience and processes to support training and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Verified attendance and dependability, supported by references
• Ability to read and use scales and rulers confidently, with daily use required.
• Experience using hand tools such as drills, split pliers, and open-ended wrenches.
• Basic math skills to support measuring, counting, and simple calculations.
• Ability to work with very small parts while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capability to describe and discuss previous assembly processes clearly and in detail.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks while maintaining consistent quality and focus.
• Willingness to cross-train and rotate between different assembly areas and tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with brazing and soldering is a plus.
• Quality inspection or quality-focused assembly experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with shop drawings and prints is preferred, and the ability to interpret them is an advantage.
• Exposure to manufacturing or production environments is helpful.
• Interest in learning new manufacturing skills such as CNC, welding, or engineering through training and tuition support.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports both work and life, including paid vacation, paid holidays plus floating days, referral bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and a robust set of health benefits such as medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, and a company-funded HSA contribution. Team members receive bereavement pay and an exceptional 16 weeks of maternity and paternity leave, along with tuition reimbursement that can be used to pursue further education in areas like CNC, welding, or engineering. The organization encourages long-term growth, actively promoting from assembly into a variety of production roles and providing opportunities to learn new skills. Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement is available upon becoming permanent, reinforcing a culture of safety, support, and ongoing development.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a very clean manufacturing environment, with some areas located close to clean-room conditions and others in more traditional industrial settings. All products are made on site across several specialized departments, creating a dynamic and collaborative production atmosphere. Assemblers typically sit for most of the shift while working with small parts and hand tools, and they follow structured processes for measuring, cutting, assembling, curing, and testing. Available shifts include a first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Overtime is voluntary and most commonly scheduled before the regular shift, though it may also occur after. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and precision, with clear performance expectations after an initial training period.

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

The pay range for this position is $17.51 - $17.51/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.