General Laborer

Calumet Armature & Electric; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with Employer Contribution Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Calumet Armature Electric in Riverdale, IL, is seeking a dependable General Laborer to assist with daily shop operations and production tasks. You will handle equipment, use hand and power tools, and support the disassembly and assembly of motors and related equipment.

A safety-focused mindset and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. The role offers hands-on learning in a fast-paced industrial environment and requires you to maintain a clean, organized

Qualifications

• Dependable and mechanically inclined with safety focus.
• Able to learn quickly and follow directions.
• Capable of working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general shop and production duties as assigned
• Operate and safely use hand tools and power tools (grinders, drills, impact tools, etc.)
• Support disassembly and assembly of electric motors, pumps, and related equipment
• Clean, prep, and organize parts and components for repair or rebuild
• Perform basic mechanical tasks under the direction of experienced technicians
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with safety standards
• Assist with material handling including moving parts, loading/unloading, and staging materials
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure proper working condition
• Support other departments as needed to meet production goals

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic mechanical work

Safety oriented

Team player

Independent worker

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Impact tools

Job description

Position Summary

Calumet Armature is seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined

Job Title: General Laborer

Company

Calumet Armature Electric

Location

Riverdale, IL

Department

Operations / Production

Classification

Non-Exempt

Calumet Armature is seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined General Laborer to support daily operations within a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is responsible for assisting with a variety of shop tasks including equipment handling, basic mechanical work, and the use of hand and power tools. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, eager to learn, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general shop and production duties as assigned
• Operate and safely use hand tools and power tools (grinders, drills, impact tools, etc.)
• Support disassembly and assembly of electric motors, pumps, and related equipment
• Clean, prep, and organize parts and components for repair or rebuild
• Perform basic mechanical tasks under the direction of experienced technicians
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with safety standards
• Assist with material handling including moving parts, loading/unloading, and staging materials
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure proper working condition
• Support other departments as needed to meet production goals

Job Locations

US-IL-Riverdale

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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