Mechanic, Assembly (HIRING BONUS!)

Date: Apr 28, 2026

Location: McHenry, IL, US, 60050

Company: Aptar Group

Position Summary

Maintains electrical and electro-mechanical production machinery to ensure machines operate properly and within set specifications.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

  • Promote and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
  • Repairs, performs maintenance, sets up and troubleshoots production machinery independently.
  • Reads inspection gauges.
  • Performs record-keeping duties.
  • Communicates engineering issues and creates work requests.
  • May issues parts to machines and record in SAP.
  • Performs safety checks on production machinery and is responsible for following lockout procedures.
  • Monitors multiple high-speed assembly machines and acts as a backup to Operator.
  • May train new Assembly Mechanic I at direction of management.
  • Performs various housekeeping duties for machine and plant optimization. 
  • Performs/meets the requirements of BRC/GMP/ISO in all job activities.

 

Qualifications

Education:
HS Degree or GED preferred

Requirements:

  • Must have knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
  • Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure.
  • Must have good vision to perform visual inspection duties.
  • Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process.
  • Must be a certified Operator I and possess a clear understanding of running a machine for set up.
  • Must have mechanical skills/aptitude (as determined by testing).
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift, one (1) to two (2) times every four (4) hours. 
  • Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend, twist, turn, grasp, push, pull and crouch continuously throughout the shift.
  • Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above shoulders.
  • Must be able to climb steps.
  • Must be able to hear warning signals/verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to effectively communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issues.
  • Must be able to read various inspection gauges.
  • Must possess basic math and PC skills.
  • Must obtain minimum of Associate’s degree and/or Technical Certification within reasonable amount of time from accredited technical program or applicable years of experience.

 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this position is: Up to $40.00/hour plus any applicable shift differential. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.


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