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Aerotek

Entry Level Production Worker

Clinton, IL

$18.65 - $19.65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title: Entry Level Production Worker- Loader Join a dynamic team at a metal fabrication shop specializing in metal for large buildings. We are looking for dedicated loaders and packers to help ...

Ascent Acquisitions Inc

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Entry Level Client Representative - Sales

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Entry Level Client Representative - Sales Must be living in the Greater Chicago area and available ... Experience working in a team or group environment * Self-motivated * Reliable * Hard-working

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Ascent Acquisitions Inc

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Entry Level Client Representative - Sales

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Entry Level Client Representative - Sales Must be living in the Greater Chicago area and available ... Experience working in a team or group environment * Self-motivated * Reliable * Hard-working

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CFS

Entry Level Staff Accountant

Des Plaines, IL

  • Retirement

Good working environment, CFO stated "they don't take work too seriously/balance with life ... * Entry level role someone directly out of college and ideally with 1 year experience in ...

Work with Elevation

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Sales Representative - Entry Level

Evanston, IL · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

... working with people. We do not work remotely so if you're the kind of person who has been itching ... Initial Entry Level Sales Representative Responsibilities: Our mission is to build a business for ...

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Sales Representative - Entry Level

Evanston, IL · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

... working with people. We do not work remotely so if you're the kind of person who has been itching ... Initial Entry Level Sales Representative Responsibilities: Our mission is to build a business for ...

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Oasis Outdoors

Entry-Level Accountant

Marion, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wellness resources Entry-Level Accountant We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated ... The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, eager to learn, and comfortable working with ...

ULINE

Entry Level Finance Opportunities

Waukegan, IL

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will develop your skills working alongside experienced professionals on projects that impact the business. This is your opportunity to speak with our recruiters and learn more about entry-level ...

ULINE

Entry Level Finance Opportunities

Glenview, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will develop your skills working alongside experienced professionals on projects that impact the business. This is your opportunity to speak with our recruiters and learn more about entry-level ...

ULINE

Entry Level Finance Opportunities

Glenview, IL

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will develop your skills working alongside experienced professionals on projects that impact the business. This is your opportunity to speak with our recruiters and learn more about entry-level ...

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AspectEntry Level WorkerCustomer Service Representative
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentVaries by industry; includes retail, manufacturing, office settingsCall centers, retail stores, online support
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level positions across multiple industriesCustomer-focused roles in retail, telecom, finance
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Entry Level Workers and Customer Service Representatives often share similar entry requirements and work environments. While Entry Level Workers perform a variety of basic tasks across industries, Customer Service Representatives specifically focus on assisting customers and resolving inquiries. Both roles are suitable for individuals starting their careers and typically require minimal prior experience.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Worker job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Assembly Worker (Entry Level - Tier 3)

CRRC Sifang America, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

CRRC SIFANG AMERICA INCORPORATED ("CRRC") is a passenger railcar manufacturer in Chicago, Illinois. The passenger railcar manufacturing process includes 2 bargained-for work disciplines: assembly and electrical
The instant job description relates specifically to assembly work during the production of passenger railcars
Summary
Assembly Workers are separated into 4 classifications/categories, namely Entry Level, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. As specified below, said classifications are separated by, among other considerations, skill sets, experience, and proficiency.
In general, Assembly Workers are responsible for installing, assembling, and modifying components on railcars while following drawings, procedures, and other written documentation, instructions, directives, and protocols.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Interpreting and using drawings, process procedures, and other written documentation to prepare materials and tools, and to complete assembly of components;
  • Drilling, tapping, torquing, tape measure, and sealing stainless steel components and assembling them on railcars;
  • Installing mechanical equipment on railcars;
  • Connecting hydraulic pipes and hoses on railcars and bogies;
  • Operating heavy machinery, mobile equipment, and test device(s) to perform tests, move railcars, and heavy equipment, as required;
  • Completing paperwork, such as quality confirmation forms, as required in the process;
  • Following all safety protocols, and company policies and procedures;
  • Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area; and
  • Performing other tasks, as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Competencies and Characteristics
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies and have the following characteristics:
  • Have the ability to work in a safe fashion
  • Have the ability to produce a quality product
  • Have great hand-eye coordination
  • Have a technical aptitude (of varying degrees, depending on classification)
  • Have the ability to bring value to the assigned project and to CRRC, as a whole
  • Have the ability to troubleshoot, as necessary
  • Have the ability to collaborate and coordinate with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and executive personnel in the Production Department and in other CRRC Departments
  • Have the ability to communicate well with others
  • Have the ability to draft documents of varying types
  • Have the ability to meet work, task, and project deadlines
  • Have the ability to multitask
  • Have the ability to follow instructions properly and accurately
  • Have flexibility with respect to the work schedule as warranted by operational/production needs and as permitted by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Have excellent time management skills
  • Have credibility and be trustworthy

Work Environment
Passenger railcar production facility with mobile equipment, heavy machinery, and high voltages
Physical Demands
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel
  • Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift
  • Ability to step up and bend down inside or under a railcar
  • Ability to remain in one position for a long period of time
  • Ability to perform work in tight spaces with difficult access

Required Education and Experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints or ability to efficiently and effectively learn this part of the job if applying for an Entry Level Assembly Worker position
  • Ability to use basic hand, pneumatic and power tools, such as torque wrench, drill and tapper
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
  • High School Diploma or GED highly preferred

• Depending on job classification, varying levels of assembly work experience, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing setting:
• Entry Level classification: entry level with no prior relevant work experience required
• For Entry Level candidates: basic knowledge and hands-on skills with willingness and ability to be trained to do assembly work on and related to passenger railcars with regular supervision
• Tier 1 classification: some relevant prior work experience and proficiency required
• For Tier 1 candidates: working knowledge and hands-on skills with some relevant job experience in order to be able to complete basic tasks and undertake intermediate tasks with supervision and additional training OR having the foregoing knowledge and skills with work experience as an Assembly Worker (Entry Level) during Phase I and/or Phase II production at CRRC
• Tier 2 classification: more advanced relevant prior work experience and proficiency required
• For Tier 2 candidates: intermediate level knowledge, hands-on skills, proficiency, and experience to start and complete tasks without supervision, to coordinate and guide less skilled and experienced workers, and to assist Tier 3 workers, Foremen and Team Leads; demonstrated ability to produce a quality product with minimal abnormalities or reworks OR having the foregoing knowledge and skills with work experience as an Assembly Worker (either Entry Level and/or Tier 1) during Phase I and/or Phase II production at CRRC
• Tier 3 classification: very advanced technical skills, proficiency, and some supervisory experience/skills/capabilities
• For Tier 3 candidates: high level knowledge, hands-on skills, proficiency, and experience to start and complete tasks, to train less skilled and experienced workers with relevant tasks, and to provide significant assistance to Foremen and Team Leads including oversight of others' work; demonstrated ability to consistently produce a high-quality product; actual experience with or demonstrated capability to supervise less senior assemblers OR having the foregoing knowledge and skills with work experience as an Assembly Worker (either Entry Level and/or Tier 1 and/or Tier 2) during Phase I and/or Phase II production at CRRC
CRRC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Range: $19.82 - $30.55/hour
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Union Pension
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CRRC Sifang America
CRRC Sifang America is an Illinois-based subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Limited. CRRC Corporation Limited, the parent company, is a world leader in the designing, engineering and manufacturing of advanced passenger rail vehicles and high-speed trains. Headquartered in Beijing, China, CRRC Corporation Limited has 46 wholly-owned & majority-owned subsidiaries. They are a global innovator in rail car and locomotive construction and maintenance
In 2016, CRRC Sifang America was awarded a contract by the Chicago Transit Authority to supply 846 new railcars
CRRC Sifang America recently constructed a state-of-the-art production facility on the city's southeast side, returning railcar manufacturing to Chicago after a 50-year absence
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