General Production Worker

This role focuses on electronic assembly of switches used in military, government, agriculture, and healthcare applications. You will work with small components, hand tools, and PC boards at your own workstation, performing precise, detail-oriented assembly tasks throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic assembly of switches for use in military, government, agriculture, and healthcare products.
• Work with small parts and components, using strong hand–eye coordination to complete precise assembly tasks.
• Use hand tools and small precision tools to build and assemble various component parts.
• Gather and organize all materials and components needed to complete assigned assembly work.
• Place components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) accurately and consistently.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to ensure assemblies meet quality and production standards.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail while working at your own station for extended periods.
• Stand and sit as required throughout the day to complete assembly tasks safely and efficiently.
• Meet daily production expectations while maintaining high quality standards.
• Follow all manufacturing and workplace procedures, including safety and quality protocols.

• Experience working with small parts and components with strong hand–eye dexterity.
• Ability to use hand tools and small precision tools for assembly work.
• Comfort placing components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Ability to stand on your feet and sit for extended periods throughout the day as tasks require.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on repetitive, precision-based tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work significant overtime, approximately 3–4 hours daily (50–60 hours per week) when required.
• Availability for either 1st shift (typically 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with openness to starting as early as 5:30 a.m.) or 2nd shift (3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.).

• Prior electronic assembly experience is beneficial.
• Soldering experience is a plus.
• Solder certification is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with pick-and-place equipment is a plus and may influence compensation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and production lines is helpful.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained.

You join a company that offers real opportunities for long-term employment, with strong potential to transition from contract to permanent status based on performance. Many employees successfully convert to permanent roles, often within approximately six to seven months. The culture values results without micromanagement, trusting you to know your job and perform it well. You benefit from steady work hours with regular overtime, providing the opportunity to increase your earnings while developing valuable electronic assembly skills.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing environment organized in long rows, each with about five workstations in a row. The culture is laid back yet performance-focused, with leadership expecting you to understand your tasks and complete them reliably without heavy oversight. The role is primarily performed at your own station, involving both standing and sitting throughout the day. Hand tools and small precision tools are used regularly for assembly tasks. Health and safety protocols include temperature checks and brief medical screening questions upon arrival and a second temperature check toward the end of the shift. The environment is structured and production-oriented, with clear expectations for quality and output.

Job Type & Location

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 May 2, 2026.

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.