Onsite Engineering Aide 1: CNC & Manufacturing Support

Cullerton Group; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

Cullerton Group in Pontiac, IL is seeking an Engineering Aide 1 for a 18-month, 100% onsite role from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The position is full-time with W-2 compensation at $20/hour plus full benefits.

You will support manufacturing engineers with technical documentation, CNC equipment procedures, measurements, and process improvements on the factory floor, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in engineering and manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; technical education is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on technical, mechanical, manufacturing, or STEM experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Clear written communication for technical instructions and reports.
• Basic mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks independently after training.
• Attention to detail, time management, teamwork, and professional communication.
• Must be able to work onsite full-time on the Pontiac, IL manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical process documentation, CNC operating instructions, and engineering reports.
• Measure parts and samples, collect inspection data, and perform basic analysis.
• Assist with installation, setup, testing, and runoff of CNC machines and equipment.
• Support inspections, troubleshooting, process validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data; prepare reports and collaborate with engineers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Written communication

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Onsite work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (Engineering Technology or related)

Tools

CNC machines

Engineering drawings

Measurement tools

Job description

Cullerton Group in Pontiac, IL is seeking an Engineering Aide 1 for a 18-month, 100% onsite role from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The position is full-time with W-2 compensation at $20/hour plus full benefits.

You will support manufacturing engineers with technical documentation, CNC equipment procedures, measurements, and process improvements on the factory floor, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in engineering and manufacturing technologies.