Assembler

Maverick Group US LLC; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facilities

Promotion path

Job summary

Maverick Group US LLC in Kankakee, Illinois, is building an off-shift assembly crew and seeking entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude to assemble precision equipment as part of a small, tight team.

You will read assembly drawings, install bearings, and help move production on the off shift, with opportunities to advance into lead or supervisory roles and to work toward robotics or checkout areas.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of fundamentals.
• Experience with bearings is a plus.
• Hands-on mechanical experience through automotive or similar training.
• Willingness to work second shift and complete assessment.
• Availability for 3PM–11PM shift.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and machinery to specification
• Install, set up, and pack bearings, including correct bearing direction and preload
• Read and follow assembly instructions and drawings
• Work with the assembly team to keep production moving on the off shift
• Perform some assembly-related work at a nearby parts warehouse as needed
• Maintain quality and safety standards

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Bearing installation

Bearing preload

Hands-on mechanical experience

Second shift availability

Job description

Company Summary

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of industrial machinery with a large, vertically integrated operation: procurement, fabrication, machining, production planning, logistics, assembly, quality control, panel building, maintenance, and programming all under one roof. The company is growing, has a long history of employee tenure, and strongly favors promoting from within. The culture is collaborative and family-oriented.

Job Summary

The company is building out a dedicated off-shift assembly crew and is hiring several people to join it. These roles are open to entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, and automotive mechanics and automotive students are a good fit. You will assemble precision mechanical equipment as part of a small, tight team. There is a clear path to move up into lead and supervisory roles, or into the checkout and robotics side of the business.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and machinery to specification


• Install, set up, and pack bearings, including correct bearing direction and preload


• Read and follow assembly instructions and drawings


• Work with the assembly team to keep production moving on the off shift


• Perform some assembly-related work at a nearby parts warehouse as needed


• Maintain quality and safety standards

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude, with a solid understanding of mechanical fundamentals


• Working knowledge of bearing installation, bearing preload, and bearing packing


• Hands-on mechanical experience (automotive service or repair, a formal automotive program, or similar training)


• Ability to complete a basic, role-specific mechanical skills assessment


• Availability for second shift, generally 3PM to 11PM

Preferred Requirements

• Automotive technician experience beyond basic oil changes, or junior-college automotive training


• Prior assembly or manufacturing experience


• Interest in long-term growth with the company, including lead, supervisory, or technical roles

Compensation & Benefits

• $20-$28/hour, depending on experience, plus shift premium (5% for second shift, 10% for night shift)


• Typical workweek of about 48 hours, with additional overtime often available by arrangement


• Internal promotion path, with pay increases at each step


• On-site cafeteria with subsidized meals, plus fitness and recreation facilities

Location

Kankakee area, Illinois, about an hour south of Chicago. On-site in the manufacturing facility, with occasional work at a parts warehouse a couple of miles away. Second shift, generally 3PM to 11PM, with some flexibility and overlap.