Junior Manufacturing Engineer Aide

Actalent; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Engineering Aide I to support manufacturing engineers on the production floor in Pontiac, IL. You will measure parts, organize materials, perform basic calculations, and maintain engineering documentation while learning on the job.

The role is fully onsite, with a daytime schedule, and offers exposure to hands-on technical work in a manufacturing environment. No CAD experience is required; high school graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; related work experience may substitue for formal education.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome.
• No minimum number of years of experience required for this role.
• Hands-on experience in an automotive shop, manufacturing setting, or related environment is highly relevant.
• An associate degree in a technical or related field is preferred but not required.
• Interest in learning and developing technical skills over time.
• Comfort working around manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Mechanically inclined, with the ability to understand how parts and assemblies fit and function.
• No CAD experience is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing engineers with assigned technical support activities in a production environment.
• Measure parts accurately and record information as directed, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
• Collect, organize, and stage parts and materials needed for engineering activities and projects.
• Perform basic calculations to support engineering tasks, following established procedures and guidance.
• Assist with preparing, updating, and maintaining documentation related to engineering work.
• Follow established instructions, standards, and procedures, seeking clarification when needed to ensure correct execution of tasks.
• Work under engineering guidance to complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
• Build technical knowledge over time and progressively take on additional responsibilities as experience develops.
• Demonstrate reliability and consistency in completing daily tasks and supporting the engineering team.
• Contribute to a clean, orderly, and organized work area within the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Basic math

Follow technical instructions

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Dependable work habits

High school diploma preferred

Entry-level allowed

No minimum experience

Education

High school diploma preferred

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Engineering Aide I to support manufacturing engineers on the production floor in Pontiac, IL. You will measure parts, organize materials, perform basic calculations, and maintain engineering documentation while learning on the job.

The role is fully onsite, with a daytime schedule, and offers exposure to hands-on technical work in a manufacturing environment. No CAD experience is required; high school graduates are welcome to apply.