Tool Room Assistant @ Aerotek

Job Title: Tool Room AssistantJob Description:The Tool Room Assistant inspects incoming tooling and supplies, prepares tooling for use, and maintains accurate documentation to support production operations. This role ensures that tools, equipment, and materials are available in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the operating departments.Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming tooling and supplies to verify quality, accuracy, and suitability for use in manufacturing operations. • Prepare tooling for production, including organizing, labeling, and staging tools and materials for the operating departments. • Maintain accurate paperwork and documentation related to tooling, supplies, and material movement. • Track and record tooling and material usage using data entry tools and spreadsheets. • Coordinate the timely availability of tools, equipment, and materials to support production schedules. • Support machine operators and production staff by ensuring they have the correct tools and supplies when needed. • Assist with basic machine operating or machining tasks as required to support the tool room and production. • Read and interpret blueprints or related documentation to identify required tooling and materials. • Follow established manufacturing and tool room procedures to maintain efficiency and cost effectiveness. • Contribute to a clean, organized, and safe tool room and production environment. Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience. • Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel for tracking and documenting tooling and material information. • Experience with data entry in a production or manufacturing environment. • Basic understanding of tooling, tool room processes, and production workflows. • Familiarity with machine operating or machining environments. • Ability to read and work with blueprints or technical documents. • Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate inspection and documentation. • Organizational skills to manage multiple tools, supplies, and materials efficiently. Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior machine operator experience is preferred. • Experience working in a manufacturing tool room or similar support function. • Comfort using basic computer applications in addition to Microsoft Excel. • Ability to collaborate effectively with production and operating department staff. • Willingness to learn new tooling and manufacturing processes as needed. Why Work Here?You will join a manufacturing environment where your work directly supports efficient production and smooth operations. The role offers the opportunity to build practical experience with tooling, machining, and production support while developing your skills with data, documentation, and process organization. You can expect a structured environment with clear procedures, opportunities to collaborate with experienced production professionals, and the chance to grow your technical capabilities over time.Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a manufacturing and production setting with a dedicated tool room area. You will work around machining and machine operating activities, handling tools, equipment, and materials regularly. The position involves frequent use of computers and Microsoft Excel for data entry and documentation. Work hours typically align with standard production shifts, and you will collaborate closely with operating departments to ensure timely support. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to established procedures, with appropriate work attire required for a manufacturing facility. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peru, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Peru,IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.