Hiring Mechanical Assembler With Pay Up To $22/hr In St. Charles, IL

Aerotek; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Overtime Opportunities

Excellent Benefits

Pension

Modern Shop

Stable Career

Long-Term Growth

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking skilled Mechanical Assemblers for our St. Charles, IL facility. You will build low and medium voltage electrical switchgear cabinets and related assemblies from start to finish in a clean, modern shop.

You’ll interpret blueprints, select components, and verify dimensions, contributing to safe, quality electrical infrastructure projects. Join a team that values craftsmanship, offers overtime opportunities, and a stable career path.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly, Machine Building, Automotive Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Assembly, Manufacturing & Industrial Assembly, or Skilled Trades.
• Experience reading blueprints, schematics, or assembly drawings.
• Ability to use hand and power tools confidently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings, and work instructions
• Build modular steel cabinets and copper bus assemblies
• Measure, mark, and verify dimensions using tape measures and layout tools
• Gather materials, components, and hardware needed for production
• Use hand tools including: Wrenches, Screwdrivers, Pliers, Hand saws
• Operate power tools including: Drills, Impact tools, Pneumatic torque wrenches, Grinders, Power saws
• Assemble components according to engineering specifications
• Perform quality inspections and verify completed work
• Follow safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with fabrication, welding, wiring, and production teams
• Help improve processes and contribute ideas for better efficiency

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Machine building

Fabrication

Quality inspection

Reading blueprints

English communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

Job Description

Location: St. Charles Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities Excellent Benefits + Pension Modern Shop | Stable Career | Long-Term Growth

Looking for a Job Where Your Skills Actually Matter?

Are you tired of repetitive assembly line work where you're just another number?

Join a team where you build products from start to finish, solve real mechanical challenges, and take pride in seeing your craftsmanship come to life every day.

We're seeking skilled Mechanical Assemblers who enjoy hands‑on work, mechanical problem‑solving, and working with quality‑built equipment in a clean, modern manufacturing facility.

If you have experience with mechanical assembly, machine building, automotive repair, construction, maintenance, fabrication, or similar skilled trades, we want to talk to you.

Why You'll Want This Job

• Build complete assemblies instead of performing one repetitive task
• Work in a clean, climate‑controlled, state‑of‑the‑art facility
• Join a stable company with long‑term career opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Pension Plan & Additional Insurance Options
• Strong culture built on teamwork, respect, and integrity
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and drive continuous improvement
• Work alongside skilled professionals in fabrication, welding, wiring, and assembly
• Be part of creating critical electrical infrastructure products

What You'll Be Building

You’ll assemble low and medium voltage electrical switchgear cabinets, custom‑engineered systems that power industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and essential infrastructure.

Every project is different, which means every day brings new challenges, new builds, and new opportunities to use your skills.

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will:

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, assembly drawings, and work instructions
• Build modular steel cabinets and copper bus assemblies
• Measure, mark, and verify dimensions using tape measures and layout tools
• Gather materials, components, and hardware needed for production
• Use hand tools including:
  • Wrenches
  • Screwdrivers
  • Pliers
  • Hand saws
• Operate power tools including:
  • Drills
  • Impact tools
  • Pneumatic torque wrenches
  • Grinders
  • Power saws
• Assemble components according to engineering specifications
• Perform quality inspections and verify completed work
• Follow safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with fabrication, welding, wiring, and production teams
• Help improve processes and contribute ideas for better efficiency

We're Looking For People Who HaveRequired Experience

At least 2 years of experience in one of the following:

• Mechanical Assembly
• Machine Building
• Automotive Mechanics
• Heavy Equipment Assembly
• Manufacturing & Industrial Assembly
• Skilled Trades

Experience reading blueprints, schematics, or assembly drawings

Ability to use hand and power tools confidently

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Ability to accurately read a tape measure

Basic math skills including fractions and decimals

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail

Bonus Points If You Have Experience In

• Switchgear Manufacturing
• Electrical Assembly
• Industrial Equipment Building
• Construction or Carpentry
• Fabrication Shops
• Machine Shops
• Automotive Repair
• Welding Environments
• Custom Manufacturing Operations

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Unlike high-speed production facilities, our products are built from the ground up.

You’ll be involved in the entire build process, giving you greater ownership, more variety, and the satisfaction of creating something meaningful every day.

We believe talented people stay where they are respected, challenged, and rewarded. That’s why we invest in our employees, provide excellent benefits, encourage growth, and create an environment where your ideas matter.

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

If you’re a skilled assembler, mechanic, machine builder, construction professional, or hands‑on tradesperson looking