Electrical Assembler

Aerotek; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Electrical Assembler in Batavia, IL for a first shift contract-to-hire role. You will assemble parts, perform electrical and helium leak testing, and maintain accurate inventory records. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and cross-department flexibility within a fully onsite manufacturing setting.

Work hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with pay ranging around $19.50 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental & vision, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and more

Qualifications

• Production experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Knowledge of measuring tools like scales and calipers.
• Ability to read and understand prints, drawings, charts and graphs.
• Understanding of quality specifications.
• Ability to perform electrical testing.
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts using various techniques such as connectors, plugs, jacks, brazing, welding, and cementing.
• Perform measuring and testing, including electrical and helium leak testing.
• Communicate information accurately and quickly using all channels.
• Conduct in-process inspection using basic math, measuring tools, and quality specifications.
• Receive, count, and pull parts to ensure all required parts are available.
• Ensure inventory transaction accuracy and complete proper documentation.
• Enter raw material into the computer inventory system and verify current inventory.
• Design and build boxes and crates, and pack boxes with products.
• Sequence and organize product shipments following established processes.
• Maintain flexibility and cross-training knowledge for assignments in other departments.
• Focus on safety and quality in all tasks.

Skills

Production experience

Mechanical aptitude

Use of hand tools

Education

High school education preferred

Tools

Measuring tools (scales, calipers)

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Assembler

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for assembling parts using various techniques such as connectors, plugs, jacks, brazing, welding, and cementing. You will also perform necessary measuring and testing, including electrical testing and helium leak testing. Effective communication is essential as you will use all channels to share information accurately and quickly. You will also conduct in-process inspections using basic math, measuring tools, and quality specifications. Your role includes receiving, counting, and pulling parts to ensure all required parts are available, maintaining inventory accuracy, and completing proper documentation. Additionally, you will enter raw materials into the computer inventory system, verify current inventory, and manage cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts using various techniques such as connectors, plugs, jacks, brazing, welding, and cementing.

• Perform measuring and testing, including electrical and helium leak testing.

• Communicate information accurately and quickly using all channels.

• Conduct in-process inspection using basic math, measuring tools, and quality specifications.

• Receive, count, and pull parts to ensure all required parts are available.

• Ensure inventory transaction accuracy and complete proper documentation.

• Enter raw material into the computer inventory system and verify current inventory.

• Design and build boxes and crates, and pack boxes with products.

• Sequence and organize product shipments following established processes.

• Maintain flexibility and cross-training knowledge for assignments in other departments.

• Focus on safety and quality in all tasks.

Essential Skills

• Production experience

• Mechanical aptitude

• Use of hand tools

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school education preferred

• Computer literacy for shop floor procedures

• Knowledge of measuring tools like scales and calipers

• Ability to read and understand prints, drawings, charts, and graphs

• Understanding of quality specifications

• Ability to perform electrical testing

• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Why Work Here?

Join a privately-held company renowned for developing and manufacturing highly engineered custom industrial components used globally in aerospace, microelectronics, medical, foodservice, semiconductor, and industrial fluid markets. Enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation with a focus on the success of our customers, partners, and employees. Benefit from a competitive salary and a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP, and a 401k with employer match.

Work Environment

Work the first shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm in a manufacturing facility that can become hot in the summer. You will have your own workbench in the assembly department with the option to sit or stand.

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 $19.50 - $19.50/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 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 Batavia, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.