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Aerotek Hydraulic Assembler in Bartlett, Illinois
Job Title: Hydraulic Assembler Job Description
As a Hydraulic Assembler, you will be responsible for building hydraulic power units and performing mechanical assembly. This role involves bending rigid pipes to precise angles and dimensions using both power and hand bending equipment. You will plumb the reservoir system, including pumps, heat exchangers, filters, return lines, and electric motors. Additionally, threading metal pipes, MIG welding brackets, and assembling components as per blueprints and schematics will be key duties. The role also requires the use of a 2-inch plasma cutter, hand-drills, drill presses, band saws, and grinders for fabricating parts, as well as creating custom hoses.
Responsibilities
Build hydraulic power units.
Perform mechanical assembly.
Bend rigid pipes to correct angles and dimensions.
Utilize power and hand bending equipment.
Plumb reservoir systems including pumps, heat exchangers, filters, return lines, and electric motors.
Thread metal pipes.
MIG weld brackets to hold components in place.
Assemble components per blueprints/schematics.
Use a 2-inch plasma cutter for cutting holes.
Use hand-drills, drill presses, band saws, and grinders to fabricate additional parts.
Create custom hoses by cutting and crimping.
Essential Skills
Ability to read and follow blueprints/schematics, especially hydraulic schematics.
Hydraulics knowledge including assembly and component identification.
1+ years of experience in pipe bending, threading, and cutting.
Experience using fabrication tools like plasma cutters, cutoff wheels, and angle grinders.
Proficiency with hand tools such as adjustable wrenches, combination wrenches, pipe wrenches, screwdrivers, and hammers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
MIG welding skills, including ability to tack weld brackets, valves, and fittings to pipes.
Experience using hydraulic schematics for fabrication and assembly.
Why Work Here?
Join an employee-owned company where everyone benefits from success. Enjoy comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, along with a 401k profit-sharing plan that surpasses traditional matching. Benefit from a yearly employee bonus, contingent on company performance, which has been consistently paid out over the past 12 years. Enjoy 13 days of vacation from day one, with increases based on tenure.
Work Environment
Work in a clean, climate-controlled, and well-lit manufacturing facility dedicated solely to new machine assembly, ensuring a safe and organized environment. The shop floor is meticulously maintained. The position is on the first shift with a flexible start time between 6:30 am and 7:00 am, working an 8.5-hour shift with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Expect a consistent 40-hour workweek with minimal overtime during periods of increased demand. Once trained, start times can range from as early as 5:00 am to as late as 8:00 am for an 8-hour shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bartlett, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Bartlett,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.
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.