Shop Technician | Hands-On Training & Growth Path

Employbridge; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge in Naperville, IL is seeking a Shop Technician to support engineering and manufacturing by preparing components, inspecting parts, and maintaining shop equipment. This hands-on role offers strong exposure to manufacturing processes and a clear entry point for long-term growth in engineering or advanced manufacturing.

You’ll join a collaborative team with hands‑on training, work Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 7:00 AM–11:00 AM, and contribute to quality, tooling, and

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, automotive, construction, or similar environment.
• Able to read work instructions and basic drawings.
• Familiarity with metric and imperial measurements.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools and shop equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts and fixturing for production, ensuring materials are ready for processing.
• Clean, oil, and prep components to meet quality and production standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Organize and load materials for processing according to procedures.
• Assemble simple fixtures and components using drawings and work instructions.
• Inspect parts for quality and identify defects or nonconformance.
• Record inspection results and communicate quality concerns as needed.
• Support general shop upkeep and minor facility maintenance.
• Assist with additional shop or production tasks as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Manufacturing environment experience

Reading drawings

Tool use

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Forklift operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

Laser scanning

Job description

Employbridge in Naperville, IL is seeking a Shop Technician to support engineering and manufacturing by preparing components, inspecting parts, and maintaining shop equipment. This hands-on role offers strong exposure to manufacturing processes and a clear entry point for long-term growth in engineering or advanced manufacturing.

You’ll join a collaborative team with hands‑on training, work Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 7:00 AM–11:00 AM, and contribute to quality, tooling, and