Mechanical AssemblerJoin our team as a Mechanical Assembler on the 1st Shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of some overtime. As a Mechanical Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling electronic equipment or electronic subassemblies by reading and interpreting instructions, assembling parts, and using tools to fit electronic components.ResponsibilitiesAssemble electronic components, subassemblies, and products.Use hand tools such as crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, and press fits.Mount assembled components like transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets on chassis panels.Connect component wires to circuits and connect wires between individual component leads.Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases, cabinets, and enclosures.Adjust or trim materials from components.Essential SkillsExperience in assembly, production, mechanical tasks, and using hand and power tools.Knowledge as an Electro-Mechanical Assembler, Electrical Assembler, or Mechanical Assembler.Proficiency in soldering, PCB, blueprint and schematic reading, and component assembly.Comfortable with material assembly and the ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.Ability to clean parts thoroughly and review work activities with limited supervision.Experience in inspecting wiring installations, assemblies, and circuits.Capability to assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings.Ability to lift 20 lbs.Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to appropriately tag and label components.Skill in adjusting electrical equipment.Experience in testing products to ensure conformance to specifications.Proficiency in building and assembling products, such as electric motors, microprocessors, electronic control devices, and sensing equipment.Experience in performing manual assembly during the production of electronic devices.Ability to fabricate or modify parts using shop equipment.Experience in verifying dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to blueprint specifications using instruments like micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.Skill in populating or modifying/replacing components on printed circuit board assemblies.Experience in testing functional performance.2+ years of relevant experience.Why Work Here?Our company designs and produces high-quality positioners and scalable physical security and process monitoring solutions for extreme environments. Our products are ideal for asset protection, threat intervention, border protection, system health monitoring, and communication around the world. We offer a climate-controlled work environment, comprehensive benefits with a 401K plan, and opportunities for growth.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is clean and climate-controlled with organized cells, ensuring a comfortable and efficient workspace for all employees.Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, IL.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Northbrook, IL.Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.