**Job Title: Light Assembler** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Light Assembler for the 1st shift. This role involves working Monday to Friday from 6am to 2:30pm with potential overtime after regular hours and on Saturdays. The primary focus of this position is to assemble valves according to company quality standards. **Shift - 6am - 2.30pm** **Pay - 17/HR** **Responsibilities** + Partner with another team member to complete tasks in the assembly process + Fill assembly orders from start to finish according to company quality standards + Read instruction sheets, PCPs, and other vital production documents + Log information on daily or weekly log sheets as required by the department + Receive and verify parts for the assembly process according to the order + Process parts as instructed by the PCP + Use manual tools or switches and simple automatic machines + Separate and document failed parts + Prepare parts for the next production step + Work with other team members and leaders to problem solve + Maintain a clean and safe work environment + Other duties and responsibilities as assigned **Essential Skills** + Mechanical aptitude + Ability to work with a team + Basic math skills, including calculator and computer use + Ability to perform quality checks + Ability to operate simple machines and hand tools (including air machine, wrench, and expander gun) + Ability to lift 15 lbs **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in assembly, packing, material handling, valve testing, manifold testing, manifold building, kitting, honing, shipping, machine operating, blueprint reading, inspection of parts, micrometer use, hand tool use, gauge use, documenting requirements, manufacturing inspection, and quality checks **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their eligible dependents, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, voluntary term life AD&D, group accident insurance, whole life insurance, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, employee assistance plan, prepaid legal insurance, identity theft protection, critical illness insurance, hospitalization insurance, company-matched 401k, and employee stock ownership plan. Additionally, we provide training and tuition reimbursement, 11 paid holidays, and paid time off based on service. **Work Environment** The majority of work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures can be warm or cool depending on the season, and the noise level can be moderate to high. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, and safety shoes is required as determined by company safety standards. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vernon Hills, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Vernon Hills,IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Vernon Hills,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 3, 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.