**Machine Tear Down** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Machine Tear Down Technician to join our team. This role involves the disassembly and reassembly of large machinery and equipment attached to railroad cars. You will be responsible for custom work tailored to the railroad industry, utilizing various hand and power tools, and occasionally using a torch/plasma cutter. You will work with blueprints and schematics to ensure precision in each job. Experience with hydraulics is a plus. **Responsibilities** + Disassemble and reassemble large machinery and equipment attached to railroad cars. + Perform custom repairs and replacements of parts on railroad equipment. + Use various hand and power tools to complete tasks. + Utilize torch/plasma cutter as necessary (training provided). + Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate repairs. + Work on a variety of custom projects, with each repair potentially being different. + Tear down, repair, and fully build railroad machines and equipment. **Essential Skills** + Strong mechanical aptitude. + Experience with mechanical assembly, auto mechanics, or as a farm hand. + Proficiency with hand tools and power tools. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. + Experience in maintenance repair and welding. + Knowledge of working with hydraulics or pneumatics (preferred). **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Willingness to learn and work hard. + Enjoys working with hands and taking things apart and putting them back together. + Good work ethic and eagerness to learn. **Why Work Here?** This is a smaller, team-oriented work environment where everyone is willing to help and pitch in where necessary. There is a lot of room for advancement for those with a good work ethic and eagerness to learn. We offer potential pay raises once you go direct with the company and the ability to gain experience in different areas of the facility. **Work Environment** You will work in a friendly, team-oriented environment. The position is for the 1st shift only, from 6 am to 4:30 pm. Overtime is usually an option and occasionally required, with plenty of notice given. If overtime is required, it would be on Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm. The position offers a 4-month contract to hire. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arcola, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00 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 Arcola,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.