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Company Summary
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of industrial machinery with a large, vertically integrated operation: procurement, fabrication, machining, production planning, logistics, assembly, quality control, panel building, maintenance, and programming all under one roof. The company is growing, has a long history of employee tenure, and strongly favors promoting from within. The culture is collaborative and family-oriented.
Job Summary
The company is building out a dedicated off-shift assembly crew and is hiring several people to join it. These roles are open to entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, and automotive mechanics and automotive students are a good fit. You will assemble precision mechanical equipment as part of a small, tight team. There is a clear path to move up into lead and supervisory roles, or into the checkout and robotics side of the business.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical components and machinery to specification
- Install, set up, and pack bearings, including correct bearing direction and preload
- Read and follow assembly instructions and drawings
- Work with the assembly team to keep production moving on the off shift
- Perform some assembly-related work at a nearby parts warehouse as needed
- Maintain quality and safety standards
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude, with a solid understanding of mechanical fundamentals
- Working knowledge of bearing installation, bearing preload, and bearing packing
- Hands-on mechanical experience (automotive service or repair, a formal automotive program, or similar training)
- Ability to complete a basic, role-specific mechanical skills assessment
- Availability for second shift, generally 3PM to 11PM
Preferred Requirements
- Automotive technician experience beyond basic oil changes, or junior-college automotive training
- Prior assembly or manufacturing experience
- Interest in long-term growth with the company, including lead, supervisory, or technical roles
Compensation & Benefits
- $20–$28/hour, depending on experience, plus shift premium (5% for second shift, 10% for night shift)
- Typical workweek of about 48 hours, with additional overtime often available by arrangement
- Internal promotion path, with pay increases at each step
- On-site cafeteria with subsidized meals, plus fitness and recreation facilities
Location
Kankakee area, Illinois, about an hour south of Chicago. On-site in the manufacturing facility, with occasional work at a parts warehouse a couple of miles away. Second shift, generally 3PM to 11PM, with some flexibility and overlap.
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