Assembler 19-21 /Hr

Aerotek; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Assembler in Batavia, IL for a contract-to-hire role on a first-shift schedule. You will assemble mechanical and electrical components, perform tests, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in a fully onsite manufacturing environment.

You will maintain inventory records, support shipping, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals. Prior assembly experience and basic measurement skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; basic math and measurement skills required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment is beneficial.
• Able to read prints, use measuring tools, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and components according to specifications.
• Perform electrical testing and helium leak tests as needed.
• Handle packing, labeling, and preparation for shipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts.
• Adhere to safety and quality procedures during production.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Production experience

Hand tools

Basic math

Measuring tools

Inventory accuracy

Quality focus

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Scales

Inventory system

Job description

Job Title: Assembler Job Description

The Assembler will build and prepare custom industrial components by assembling parts, performing electrical and helium leak testing, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. This role involves working with mechanical and electrical components, using hand tools and measuring equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting production and shipping activities within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts using connectors, plugs, jacks, heads, brazing, welding cement, or pot cavities in accordance with specifications and procedures.

• Perform required measuring and testing, including electrical testing such as hi-pot tests and ohm meter readings, as well as helium leak testing, to verify product performance and integrity.

• Use all available communication channels to share production, quality, and inventory information quickly and accurately with team members and supervisors.

• Conduct in-process inspections using basic math, measuring tools, and quality specifications to ensure products meet required standards at each stage.

• Receive, count, and pull parts following established procedures to ensure all required components are available for each build.

• Verify the accuracy of inventory transactions, complete proper documentation, and maintain up-to-date records of material movements.

• Enter raw material information into the computer inventory system, verify current inventory levels, and support cycle count activities.

• Design and build boxes and crates, pack products securely, and check product quality prior to shipment.

• Sequence and organize product shipments by following established processes and completing all required shipping paperwork for prepared orders.

• Maintain flexibility and cross-training knowledge to support assignments in other departments as production needs change.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety and quality by following all workplace safety guidelines and quality procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall production, quality, and shipping operations.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work with mechanical and electrical components.

• Production or general production experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.

• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.

• Basic math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions.

• Ability to perform in-process inspections using measuring tools and quality specifications.

• Capability to follow procedures for receiving, counting, and pulling parts.

• Ability to maintain attention to detail to ensure accurate inventory transactions and documentation.

• Strong safety and quality focus in all tasks performed.

• Ability to communicate and share information clearly within a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school education preferred.

• Computer literacy sufficient to use shop floor and inventory systems.

• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of measuring tools such as scales and calipers.

• Ability to read and understand prints, drawings, charts, graphs, and shop paperwork.

• Ability to understand and apply quality specifications to assembled products.

• Willingness to learn and apply electrical testing methods, including hi‑pot tests and ohm meter readings.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize duties to complete tasks efficiently, safely, and with high quality.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in a team‑based environment.

Why Work Here?

This organization develops and manufactures highly engineered custom industrial components used in aerospace, microelectronics, medical, foodservice, semiconductor, and industrial fluid markets, making a meaningful impact on everyday technology, advanced medicine, and space exploration. You will join an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture that values the success of customers, partners, and employees. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) plan with employer match, and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Work Environment

This role operates on a first shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in a manufacturing facility that can become hot during the summer months. Assemblers work at their own individual workbench and have the flexibility to sit or stand while performing their tasks. The environment involves regular use of hand tools, measuring devices such as scales and calipers, and computer‑based inventory systems, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Batavia,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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 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.