General Labor

Aerotek; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a General Production Worker in La Grange, IL to assemble electronic switches for military, government, agriculture, and healthcare sectors. You will handle small parts, use hand tools, and place components on PC boards with precision, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

The role requires standing and sitting, with potential overtime and a path to permanent employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic assembly and small parts handling.
• Proficiency in using hand and precision tools.
• Strong hand-eye dexterity.
• Ability to work independently at a workstation.
• Attention to detail in assembly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic switches for various industries.
• Utilize hand tools to build and assemble component parts.
• Gather and organize necessary materials for production.
• Place components onto PC boards with precision.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail while sitting and standing at your workstation.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards during assembly.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Hand tools

Hand-eye dexterity

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Solder certification (beneficial)

Tools

Pick and place equipment

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated General Production Worker trained in electronic assembly of switches for various sectors including military, government, agriculture, and healthcare. The role involves dealing with small parts, requiring excellent hand-eye coordination, and working with hand tools to build component parts. You will be responsible for gathering materials, placing components onto PC boards, and working with precision hand tools. The position requires standing and sitting throughout the day with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic switches for various industries.
• Utilize hand tools to build and assemble component parts.
• Gather and organize necessary materials for production.
• Place components onto PC boards with precision.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail while sitting and standing at your workstation.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards during assembly.

Essential Skills

• Experience with electronic assembly and small parts handling.
• Proficiency in using hand and precision tools.
• Strong hand-eye dexterity.
• Ability to work independently at a workstation.
• Attention to detail in assembly tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Solder certification is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience in pick and place operations is advantageous and may affect pay rate.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the potential for permanent employment based on performance, with many recent workers transitioning to permanent roles within 6-7 months. The work culture is laid-back yet results-oriented, providing a supportive environment where you are trusted to perform your duties effectively.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing setting featuring long rows with multiple workstations. While the culture is relaxed, results are expected from the workers. Temperature checks are conducted upon arrival and towards the end of shifts. The position includes working shifts with potential overtime, ranging from 50-60 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.40 - $15.40/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Grange,IL.

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.