Demo

Mechanical Assembler

Kellenberger
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2025
Mechanical Assembly Technician

The Mechanical Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling and plumbing the mechanical elements of our high precision machines and systems. This position will include some limited design work to be performed in terms of component mounting, sheet metal alterations, fabricating machined parts, and routing of utilities. The details of the design will be captured by the engineering team. This position also requires the ability to estimate time to perform certain tasks.

  • Please note that this is not a production environment but an environment of building prototypes and making machine modifications for the end customer. Each project is measured for profit and loss.

Education

The requirements for this position are as follows:

High School Diploma required. Current enrollment in a technical degree program or an Associate Degree in a technical area preferred. US Citizenship and Security Clearance may be needed for certain projects.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience in machine assembly required. Demonstrated competency in 2D CAD and experience with system controls (FANUC, Mitsubishi, and/or Siemens) required. Experience with common manufacturing materials and machining processes required. Ability to take both written and verbal instructions and ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism required.

Specific Technical Knowledge

  • Proficiency using measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.
  • Knowledge of geometric tolerances to be implemented in assembly and inspection processes.
  • Skill in manual milling, turning, and grinding preferred.
  • Experience reading parts prints and assembly drawings as well as hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics and their applications and basic components.

LOCATION: Elgin, IL

Responsibilities

  • Build mechanical assemblies to customer specifications based on manufacturing drawings.
  • Build and interface fluid assemblies, pneumatics, hydraulics and coolants based on manufacturing schematics.
  • Prepare estimates on project completion time for customer quotes.
  • Document project completion steps for future reference and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with machine assembly and other key stakeholders in the completion of projects.
  • Compile project information to assist in serving future customer needs.
  • Conduct postmortem analysis of project completion for comparison to estimate for more accurate delivery.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 35 lbs., long periods of walking or standing.

SALARY: Starting at $25.00/hour

Travel may be expected up to 20% of time

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays and long-term disability.

Kellenberger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran/Disability

Salary : $25

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Mechanical Assembler?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Mechanical Assembler career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$40,010 - $52,580
Income Estimation: 
$58,739 - $75,310
Income Estimation: 
$46,628 - $61,981
Income Estimation: 
$46,350 - $59,319
Income Estimation: 
$39,976 - $52,208
Income Estimation: 
$34,799 - $43,941
Income Estimation: 
$51,846 - $67,242
Income Estimation: 
$40,010 - $52,580
Income Estimation: 
$31,394 - $47,343
Income Estimation: 
$40,376 - $50,235
Income Estimation: 
$40,010 - $52,580
Income Estimation: 
$58,739 - $75,310
Income Estimation: 
$46,628 - $61,981
Income Estimation: 
$46,350 - $59,319
Income Estimation: 
$39,976 - $52,208
Income Estimation: 
$46,628 - $61,981
Income Estimation: 
$95,114 - $111,854
Income Estimation: 
$54,130 - $73,326
Income Estimation: 
$54,708 - $68,398
Income Estimation: 
$54,130 - $73,326
Income Estimation: 
$95,114 - $111,854
Income Estimation: 
$54,738 - $70,072
Income Estimation: 
$72,772 - $90,130
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Kellenberger

Kellenberger
Hired Organization Address Illinois, IL Full Time
CNC Field Service Technician We're looking for a CNC Field Service Technician specializing in grinding and/or lathe serv...
Kellenberger
Hired Organization Address Phoenix, AZ Full Time
CNC Field Service Technician We're looking for a CNC Field Service Technician specializing in grinding and/or lathe serv...
Kellenberger
Hired Organization Address Elgin, IL Full Time
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing mechanical and electromechanical assemblies for high precision CNC ...
Kellenberger
Hired Organization Address Elgin, IL Contractor
Job Title: Jr. Buyer (Contract Position) Location: Elgin, IL Pay Rate : $25-$28/hour, depending on experience We are see...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Mechanical Assembler jobs in the Elgin, IL area that may be a better fit.

Mechanical Assembler

M-Works Search, Broadview, IL

Assembler - Mechanical

WITTENSTEIN North America, Bartlett, IL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!