Engineering Aide 1

This entry-level Engineering Aide I role supports manufacturing engineers by performing hands-on technical tasks in a production environment. You assist with measuring parts, organizing components for engineering activities, performing basic calculations, and helping maintain accurate documentation. This position is ideal for someone mechanically inclined, dependable, comfortable on the manufacturing floor, and eager to learn and grow in a technical career.

• Assist manufacturing engineers with assigned technical support activities in a production environment.
• Measure parts accurately and record information as directed, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
• Collect, organize, and stage parts and materials needed for engineering activities and projects.
• Perform basic calculations to support engineering tasks, following established procedures and guidance.
• Assist with preparing, updating, and maintaining documentation related to engineering work.
• Follow established instructions, standards, and procedures, seeking clarification when needed to ensure correct execution of tasks.
• Work under engineering guidance to complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
• Build technical knowledge over time and progressively take on additional responsibilities as experience develops.
• Demonstrate reliability and consistency in completing daily tasks and supporting the engineering team.
• Contribute to a clean, orderly, and organized work area within the manufacturing environment.

• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment, including on the production floor.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately to support engineering tasks.
• Capability to follow technical instructions and work effectively under engineering guidance.
• Strong attention to detail when measuring parts and documenting information.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on technical work.
• Dependable work habits and consistent attendance within the required schedule.
• High school diploma is preferred; significant related work experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome, including high school graduates interested in technical work.
• No minimum number of years of experience required for this role.

• Hands-on experience in an automotive shop, manufacturing setting, or related environment is highly relevant.
• An associate degree in a technical or related field is preferred but not required.
• Interest in learning and developing technical skills over time.
• Comfort working around manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Mechanically inclined, with the ability to understand how parts and assemblies fit and function.
• No CAD experience is required for this role.
• Candidates who are eager to learn, take direction, and grow into increased responsibility are a strong fit.

This role is fully onsite in Pontiac, Illinois, within a manufacturing facility. The position follows a fixed daytime schedule, with a start time between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. and eight working hours per day. Remote work and travel are not part of this role, and you must be available for the full daily schedule; adjustments for school or similar commitments are not available. You work on the manufacturing floor in a hands-on environment, supporting engineers and interacting with production processes and parts. The setting is typical of a manufacturing operation, where safety procedures, proper attire, and adherence to facility guidelines are expected.

This is a Contract position based out of Pontiac, IL.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $18.00/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 Contract position based out of Pontiac, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Pontiac,IL.

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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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