Electrical Assembler

Kelly; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation package

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Assembler for a client in Lockport, IL. The role focuses on building electronic and mechanical subassemblies, including box builds and cable harnesses, with emphasis on soldering and inspection.

Pay ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, based on experience. First shift hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a permanent, direct-hire position with competitive benefits and vacation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or technical diploma.
• 3+ years of related assembly experience or military technical training.
• Ability to read work instructions, schematics, bills of material, diagrams, and engineering change orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced electro-mechanical assembly.
• Assemble wires, cables, and harnesses.
• Solder and rework fine-pitch SMT components under magnification.
• Inspect chassis, mechanical assemblies, cables, and harnesses for defects.
• Prepare components by cutting and stripping wire, wiring, and fastening connections.
• Complete other production activities as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading schematics

Fine-pitch SMT soldering

Basic PC skills

Education

High school diploma / GED / technical diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Assembler — Fine-Pitch Soldering

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Assembler for our client in Lockport, IL.

Candidates with fine-pitch SMT soldering or rework experience under magnification are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a permanent, direct hire position—you’ll immediately become a member of our client’s organization and enjoy their competitive benefits and vacation package.

Pay: $18–$22/hour, based on experience

Hours: 1st shift: 7 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Job Summary

Build electronic and mechanical subassemblies, including box builds, cable harnesses, and general electro-mechanical assemblies. The role includes hands-on assembly, soldering, inspection, and production tasks.

What You’ll Do

• Perform basic and advanced electro-mechanical assembly.
• Assemble wires, cables, and harnesses.
• Solder and rework fine-pitch SMT components under magnification—a strong advantage for this role.
• Inspect chassis, mechanical assemblies, cables, and harnesses for defects.
• Prepare components by cutting and stripping wire, wiring, and fastening connections.
• Complete other production activities as needed.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma, GED, or technical diploma, plus 3+ years of related assembly experience or military technical training.
• Ability to read work instructions, schematics, bills of material, diagrams, and engineering change orders.
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and small power tools.
• Fine-pitch SMT soldering and rework skills under magnification are a plus.
• Basic PC skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, stand for extended periods, and regularly lift up to 40 pounds.
• Team-oriented, organized, and willing to work occasional overtime.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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