Electrical Assembler

Job Description:
Electrical Assembler / Job Builder

This role focuses on assembling, testing, and preparing electrical and mechanical products and kits for shipment in a production and warehouse environment. You will work with hand and pneumatic tools, follow schematics and bills of materials, and use computerized systems to track labor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring products are built accurately and delivered on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assemble orders for shipping and manufactured products according to established procedures and documentation.

• Use the KANBAN system to monitor and refill stocking levels to support continuous production flow.

• Operate hand and pneumatic assembly tools to build kits and product assemblies safely and efficiently.

• Build and test products in accordance with drawings, schematics, and documentation to meet scheduled ship dates.

• Test equipment and assemblies ranging from basic components to more complex builds.

• Pick and pack parts and finished goods in a warehouse environment, including custom orders with varying part sizes.

• Work from bills of materials (BOM), drawings, and simple schematics to assemble component-level parts.

• Record and document test results and any manufacturing discrepancies using provided forms and systems.

• Maintain accurate reporting of labor using a labor tracking system or related computer tools.

• Perform daily housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.

• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and support overall workflow.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, assembly, and warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in building component-level parts in a production or assembly environment.

• Ability to build from simple electrical or mechanical schematics.

• Ability to work from bills of materials (BOM) and technical drawings.

• Basic math skills to support measurements, counts, and inventory-related tasks.

• Basic computer skills to use labor tracking systems and production forms.

• Mechanical aptitude with strong manual dexterity and familiarity with general assembly techniques.

• Ability to safely use hand tools and pneumatic assembly tools.

• Capability to perform pick/pack tasks in a warehouse environment.

• Attention to detail for accurate assembly, testing, and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical experience is a plus and will support work with simple schematics and electrical components.

• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse setting.

• Comfort working with a variety of parts, from very small components such as washers to larger metal or PCB components.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-shift operation.

• Willingness to work occasional required overtime, including some Saturdays when necessary.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable, long-term opportunity on a first-shift schedule in a clean, well-organized facility. You will benefit from a permanent role with strong benefits and the chance to grow your skills in production, assembly, and warehouse operations. The environment supports consistency, safety, and teamwork, offering a reliable place to build your career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mundelein, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mundelein,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities…