Aerotek

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Assembler and play a crucial role in the assembly of wind turbine power transmissions and their subassemblies. You will work from blueprints, parts lists, and assembly cards using parts washers, freezers, ovens, cranes, hand and power tools. Your tasks will include shimming and final assembly of gear units. You'll collaborate with other assemblers and oversee lower-grade assemblers, ensuring high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Learn about gear boxes and all components used in assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Gain knowledge of pinions, torque arms, ring gears, and elements of gear box production.
• Operate an overhead crane to lift, hoist, and move gear boxes within the facility.
• Disassemble gear boxes using torque wrenches or impact guns as needed.
• Read and interpret gear box documentation and step-by-step instructions.
• Locate and document serial numbers for each individual part during disassembly.
• Wash parts to remove wax coating for corrosion protection.
• Heat parts in an oven for assembly preparation.
• Operate the overhead crane to position gear boxes for exterior housing attachment.
• Perform customer-specific addon assembly using impact wrench.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year experience working as an Assembler.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Basic math skills for explaining tool sizes and names.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and assembly documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical assembly processes.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working at a facility with an average employee tenure of 10-15 years, where breaks and meals are paid for, offering you more than your base rate. Become part of a team-oriented culture that supports your success and provides flexibility in challenging market conditions.

Work Environment

Work in a modern, clean, and 5S-driven facility that is well-lit and climate-controlled. The space is organized by departments with spacious aisles, ensuring efficiency and safety. You will be provided with a company shirt, and it's advisable to wear jeans or pants suitable for a clean yet hands-on environment. The facility prioritizes safety, requiring safety glasses and masks on-site. Join a team that values a 'do whatever it takes' mindset in a supportive and flexible work culture. The shift schedule is from 2 PM to 10 PM, with two paid 20-minute breaks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.48 - $19.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject 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 Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.