**Job Title: Mechanical Assembler** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Assembler to join our assembly department. You will be responsible for working on metal seals, assembling parts using basic hand tools, and ensuring the quality of each component. This role involves using a press machine to seal edges, inspecting parts for quality, washing parts, and performing vacuum testing. You will also be responsible for packing finished products and labeling them. The parts you work on will be used in airplanes and the aerospace industry. **Responsibilities** + Assemble metal seals using basic hand tools. + Operate a press machine to seal edges and ensure there are no leaks. + Inspect each part for quality. + Wash parts as necessary. + Perform vacuum testing on parts. + Pack finished products into boxes and label them. + Work with parts for airplanes and the aerospace industry. **Essential Skills** + 1 year of assembly experience. + Experience with hand tools (screwdriver, wrench, hammer). + Able to lift 5-10 lbs continuously, sometimes up to 35 lbs. + Attention to detail. + Experience with blueprints and schematics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Shipping experience (assisting in sending out seals). + Machine operating experience. + Experience with micrometers and calipers. + Previous experience in the aerospace industry. **Why Work Here?** Join a company with a good culture that is medium-sized but growing. Enjoy a supportive environment with a lot of opportunities for overtime right now. Additionally, we offer a 401K match of 3%. **Work Environment** This is a 1st shift position working from 6am to 4:30 pm, with a current schedule of 50 hours a week. Occasional Saturday work may be required, up to twice a month. The dress code includes steel-toed shoes and jeans, with ear protection provided. You will be part of a team of about 5-7 people in a manufacturing environment that is not the cleanest but is typical for the industry. **Shift: 1st Shift 6a.m. to 4.30 p.m.** **Pay: 18-22$** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harwood Heights, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Harwood Heights,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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.