**Job Title: Wire Worker** **Job Description** This is an entry-level position with training provided. We are looking for reliable candidates who show up to work each day. If you have previous wiring or electrical assembly experience, that is a huge plus, and the pay will be higher to start. **Responsibilities** + Install wires onto panel boards using basic hand and power tools (pliers, screwdrivers, etc.) + Read work orders, follow production drawings and sample assemblies, or receive verbal instructions to assemble panel boards for locomotives + Strip insulation from wire ends and crimp/solder wires to connectors and terminals + Wrap wire identification tags around wires + Loop wire along tie bars or other methods of forming and securing on panel, enclosure, or cabinet following component layout, diagram, or wire list + Wrap and tie wires together at designated points to form harness/solid structure, provide spacing, and prohibit abrasion points + Apply wires/terminated cables to specific equipment or predetermined locations following wiring diagram or wire list + Apply insulating tape over bus bar + Cut, strip, tape, form, terminate, and crimp wire and cable + Install cables and attach to connect electrical components mounted in enclosures, cabinets, or control apparatus + Inspect for damage and replace defective wire + Lift up to 40 lbs. **Essential Skills** + Basic experience utilizing various hand and power tools + Ability to read and interpret basic diagrams + 1+ years of assembly experience within a manufacturing environment **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with wiring, blueprints, and assembly within a manufacturing environment + Ability to identify simple information on work orders, wire lists, equipment lists, and drawings + Experience in machine operating, quality control, and manufacturing or assembly is beneficial but not necessary **Why Work Here?** This is a great long-term opportunity to be hired directly and advance into different departments. We offer good benefits and a 401K plan. You will also have the chance to be trained on new skills. **Work Environment** Our client is a manufacturing company located in Minooka, IL that designs, builds, and repairs control systems and cabinets for locomotives. The work area is very well lit and climate-controlled. Each contractor has their own work station, similar to a school setting with work benches. The position is first shift from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday with minimal overtime. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minooka, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00 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 Minooka,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 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.