Assembler

Altorfer Inc; Bartonville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Education assistance

Personal tool insurance

Job summary

Altorfer Inc. is seeking an assembler to build generator set units, enclosures and related components in a shop setting. The role collaborates with production, engineering, and operations to deliver quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, dependable, and comfortable with tools, drawings, and physical work. The position requires reading drawings, using hand tools, and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering or shop drawings preferred.
• Prior experience using hand tools and common shop tools required.
• Mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Dependable, productive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and basic interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble generator set packages, enclosures and packaged components using hand tools, shop equipment, and material-handling devices.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical assembly work per drawings and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly documentation.
• Work closely with production supervisors to meet build schedules and quality expectations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all safety requirements.
• Support general shop and warehouse tasks as needed

Skills

Read drawings

Hand tools use

Team player

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Personal hand tools

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shop tools

Material handling devices

Job description

Working Hours/Days

6:00AM - 2:30PM; Monday - Friday

Overview

The Assembler is responsible for building and assembling generator set units, enclosures and related components in a shop environment. This role works directly with production, engineering, and operations to assemble quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, dependable, and comfortable working with tools, drawings, and physical tasks.

Basic Duties

• Assemble generator set packages, enclosures and packaged components using hand tools, shop equipment, and material‑handling devices.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical assembly work per drawings and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly documentation.
• Work closely with production supervisors to meet build schedules and quality expectations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all safety requirements.
• Support general shop and warehouse tasks as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and understand engineering or shop drawings preferred
• Prior experience using hand tools and common shop tools required
• Mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn new skills
• Dependable, productive, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and basic interpersonal skills
• Must provide personal hand tools
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and regularly climb ladders and stairs
• Valid driver’s license required (motor vehicle report required for final candidate)

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Additional 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Vacation: 40 hours of vacation after 1 year of full-time employment
• Sick: 40 hours of sick after 1 year of full-time employment
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate: $23.25 - $37.54 per hour

Posted Min

USD $23.25/Hr.

Posted Max

USD $37.54/Hr.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This position works in a shop environment with some outside exposure. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 75lbs. The wearing of approved safety equipment (i.e. safety glasses with side shields and steel toe footwear) is required. Noise level is usually moderate to high. May intermittently sit at a desk to answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.