Job Information
Aerotek Heavy Assembler in Freeport, Illinois
Job Title: Heavy Assembler
Job Description
The Heavy Assembler plays a vital role in supporting production by assembling, inspecting, and packaging plumbing and water-management components. This position involves working on the manufacturing floor, adhering to standardized work instructions to ensure quality, safety, and productivity.
Responsibilities
Assemble metal or plastic components using hand tools, fixtures, or small equipment according to work instructions, prints, or visual aids.
Perform basic quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications.
Package finished products for shipment.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
Follow safety, quality, and production standards.
Work as part of a team-based manufacturing environment.
Essential Skills
General production and warehouse production experience.
Ability to pick orders and mechanical aptitude.
Basic ability to read work instructions.
Experience in production, general labor, assembly, machine operation, and inspection.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Prior manufacturing or assembly experience preferred but not required (entry-level friendly).
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid holidays and vacation, and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for advancement and internal promotions.
Work Environment
Work in a manufacturing/assembly line environment. The 1st shift operates from 7am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, while the 2nd shift runs from 4:30pm-3:00am Monday-Thursday, with optional overtime on Friday for 5 hours. A shift differential of $1.75 is offered for the 2nd shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freeport, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Freeport,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.