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Job Title: Wire Assembler

Job Description

The Wire Assembler mounts electrical components and wires automated machinery to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role includes complete installation and integration of electrical systems on equipment, precise assembly and wiring of control boxes, and soldering of PC boards and cable assemblies with high-density connectors. The Wire Assembler also supports documentation updates, constructs electrical test fixtures, and performs additional tasks as needed to support production and machine build activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all electrical assemblies meet performance and quality requirements
• Install and connect machine electrical systems in accordance with engineering specifications and production standards
• Fabricate, layout, and assemble electrical enclosures, including drilling, component placement, and final wiring
• Build custom testing apparatus and fixtures used to validate machine functionality and support quality inspections
• Assemble cable harnesses and machine wiring packages, including routing conductors through assemblies and securing terminations
• Perform soldering on circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and complex connector assemblies requiring fine-detail workmanship.
• Mount electrical panels, hardware, and supporting components during machine build activities.

Essential Skills

• Assembly experience with mechanical and electrical components.
• Ability to follow directions accurately and consistently.
• Proficiency in wiring tasks for automated machinery and control boxes.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Sufficient hand strength to crimp wires repeatedly after feeding them through components.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately for assembly and layout tasks

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from full suite benefits and a very clean, temperature-controlled work environment designed for comfort and productivity. The cleanroom setting supports high-quality work and provides a professional, well-organized atmosphere. Team members enjoy stable daytime hours, structured processes, and the opportunity to develop and apply technical assembly and wiring skills in a supportive production environment.

Work Environment

The typical work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM on first shift. The position involves frequent use of hand and power tools, wire crimping tools, and soldering equipment, as well as working with automated machinery, control panels, and electrical test fixtures. Basic computer systems and Microsoft Office applications are used to access documentation and record information. The environment supports focused, detailed work, and requires comfort with repetitive hand-intensive tasks that may cause initial hand fatigue.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, IL.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Cary,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.