General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker – Electronic Assembly This is 1st shift $15 an hour(NO Background or Drug Test)

Job Description

This role focuses on electronic assembly of switches used in military, government, agriculture, and healthcare applications. You assemble small components using hand tools, place parts onto printed circuit boards, and ensure each unit meets quality and precision standards. You work at an individual station, alternating between standing and sitting, while maintaining strong attention to detail throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic switches and components for use in military, government, agriculture, and healthcare products.
• Handle and assemble small parts, consistently demonstrating strong hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Use hand tools and small precision tools to build and assemble different component parts according to specifications.
• Place electronic components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) accurately and efficiently.
• Gather and organize all required materials and parts before and during the assembly process.
• Work at an individual production station, alternating between standing and sitting as tasks require.
• Maintain close attention to detail to ensure all assemblies meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Follow established manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and production schedules.
• Support production output by working scheduled overtime as needed, including 3–4 hours of overtime daily when required.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve issues and maintain a smooth production flow.
• Comply with all workplace safety practices, including required health and temperature checks.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with small parts and proven hand–eye dexterity in a production or assembly environment.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision tools to assemble electronic or mechanical components.
• Comfort working with electronic assemblies, including placing components onto printed circuit boards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistent quality.
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods and sit as needed throughout the shift.
• Willingness and ability to work 1st or 2nd shift schedules, including potential early start times (as early as 5:30 a.m. for 1st shift).
• Willingness to work significant overtime, including 3–4 hours per day and up to 50–60 hours per week.
• Basic familiarity with electronic assembly, soldering, or related production work (hands-on experience strongly preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Solder certification is a plus and can enhance your candidacy.
• Experience with soldering and electronic assembly is highly beneficial.
• Experience with pick-and-place equipment is a plus and may lead to adjusted pay based on skill level.
• Comfort working with both hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently at your station while meeting production expectations.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic, with a focus on meeting results and production goals.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable manufacturing environment where strong performers have a clear path to permanent employment, with many employees converting to permanent roles within an average of six to seven months. The culture is laid back yet results-driven, offering autonomy and trust once you learn the job. You benefit from consistent hours, regular overtime opportunities, and the chance to build valuable hands-on experience in electronic assembly that can support long-term career growth.

Work Environment

You work in a manufacturing environment organized in long rows, each with approximately five workstations, providing a structured yet collaborative setting. The culture is relaxed but focused on results, with the expectation that you understand your tasks and complete your work without micromanagement. You will use hand tools, precision tools, and potentially power tools while assembling electronic components at your individual station. Shifts include 1st shift (approximately 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with openness to starting as early as 5:30 a.m.) and 2nd shift (approximately 3:45 p.m.–12:15 a.m.), with significant overtime available that can bring total weekly hours to 50–60. The facility conducts temperature checks and brief health screenings at the start and near the end of each shift to support a safe and healthy workplace.

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

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in La Grange,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.