Assembler

at Aerotek in Cary, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Assembler Job Description

This role focuses on assembling wiring, sensors, and other components used in custom heating equipment for a wide range of applications, including food service and medical devices. You will work at various assembly stations with very small parts, spending most of your shift seated, and rely on strong attention to detail to complete repetitive tasks accurately. You will rotate duties and cross-train in different areas to broaden your skills and support a diverse, custom-to-order production environment.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble wiring and other components that go into heating equipment at various workstations.

+ Measure wire accurately and cut it to specification using rulers and other measuring tools.

+ Use prepared kits to assemble products according to work instructions and prints.

+ Apply protective coating around electric terminals to ensure safe and reliable operation.

+ Fill casings with cement as part of the sensor assembly process.

+ Handle and assemble very small parts with consistent precision and care.

+ Rotate between different assembly tasks and cross-train in multiple areas to 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 heaters as part of the assembly process.

+ Cure assembled heaters in ovens following established procedures.

+ Test sensors and heaters to verify proper function and quality.

+ Follow performance metrics and meet production expectations after the initial 1-2 month training period.

+ Use hand tools such as drills, pliers, wrenches, and other basic tools safely and effectively.

+ Perform basic quality checks and inspections on assembled components.

+ Read and interpret scales, rulers, and basic shop drawings to complete work accurately.

+ Support both small and large production runs, with order sizes ranging from 1 to 100 in flex/foam and 100 to 100,000 in sensor assembly.

+ Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow all safety and quality procedures.

+ Communicate clearly about previous and current assembly processes to supervisors and team members.

Essential Skills

+ Verified attendance and dependability, supported by references and background checks.

+ Ability to read and use scales and rulers confidently for daily measuring tasks.

+ Experience using hand tools such as drills, split pliers, and open-ended wrenches.

+ Basic math skills to perform measurements and simple calculations.

+ Ability to clearly explain prior assembly processes and experience during interviews and on the job.

+ Strong attention to detail when working with very small parts and repetitive tasks.

+ Comfort working seated for most of the shift while maintaining focus and accuracy.

+ Capability to follow written instructions, work orders, and basic shop drawings.

+ Willingness to cross-train and rotate through different assembly areas.

+ Commitment to meeting performance metrics after a 1-2 month training period.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with brazing and soldering is a plus.

+ Prior exposure to shop drawings and prints, with the ability to read and interpret them, is preferred.

+ background in assembly, especially in manufacturing or production environments, is beneficial.

+ Familiarity with quality inspection practices in an assembly setting.

+ Experience working with hand tools, including drills, pliers, wrenches, and similar tools.

+ Comfort using basic measurement tools such as rulers and scales in a production environment.

+ Interest in learning additional manufacturing skills such as CNC, welding, or engineering through tuition-supported training.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing organization that offers a comprehensive benefits package and clear opportunities for long-term growth. Employees receive paid vacation, paid holidays plus floating days, and a 401(k) with company match to support their financial future. The benefits program includes health, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, and a company-funded HSA contribution. Additional support such as bereavement pay, an extended 16-week maternity and paternity leave program, and tuition reimbursement reflects a strong commitment to work-life balance and personal development. Referral bonuses and reimbursement for safety shoes and safety glasses (upon becoming permanent) further enhance the total rewards. The company actively promotes from within, giving assembly team members the chance to move into other production and technical roles while gaining new skills and advancing their careers.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean, organized manufacturing facility with multiple buildings and departments, including areas that operate close to clean-room standards. One building offers a very clean setting, while another has a more traditional industrial feel, and all production is completed on site. Assemblers typically work on first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime most commonly offered before the shift and occasionally after; overtime participation is voluntary. You will spend most of your shift seated while working with very small parts, measurement tools such as rulers and scales, and a variety of hand tools including drills, pliers, and wrenches. The environment emphasizes safety and quality, with reimbursement available for safety shoes and safety glasses once you become a permanent employee. You will work with ovens for curing heaters, peg boards for threading wire, and other standard assembly equipment in a structured, process-driven production setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.51 – $17.51/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 Cary,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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-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