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Switchcraft
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Switchcraft® is a U.S. manufacturer of connectors, jacks, plugs, molded cable assemblies, patchbays, and switches. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including medical, GPS, process control, transportation, homeland security, broadcast and pro audio.

Location: Chicago, IL (Jefferson Park)

Shift: First Shift 7am - 3:30pm

Pay: $17.60/Hour

Assemblers work with table top presses and hand tools to assemble small electronic components. Candidates must be able to follow instructions given by group leaders or supervisor and be able to work independently in a team environment. This job requires basic reading and math skills.

Job Duties:

  • Assembles plugs to patch cords, switches and controls to cams; assembles resistors and capacitors to circuit boards; assembles PL switches; assembles level lite III switches; multi switches, DW switches.
  • Inserts contactor and compressions springs using fixture.
  • Inserts terminals into bottom, attaches clips to two sides, snaps push button into top of switch housing for slide switches.
  • Assembles and tests data switches.
  • Assembles and puts terminal into uniswitches
  • Does frame assemblies.

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  • Vision acuity required
  • Strong Gripping capabilities
  • Gripping with both hands required, fixtures, occasionally used to hold parts in place
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary, generally seated, position for over 50% of the time
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k

Referral Program

Parental Leave

Healthy Rewards

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $18

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