Mechanical Assembler

Job overview

The Mechanical Assembler role is onsite in Downers Grove, IL. Pay is $20.00–$26.50 per hour. Chemring Energetic Devices builds products intended to protect service members and support space launches. The assembler builds small, detailed electro-explosive units using standardized methods and customer procedures. The role supports product quality and mission-critical reliability by assembling components accurately, following aerospace and defense standards, and maintaining complete assembly records.

What you'll do

• Use basic hand tools to build and troubleshoot ordnance and pyrotechnic assemblies
• use digital scales, measuring devices, and microscopes for small parts and quantities
• follow work instructions, procedures, and drawings
• complete assembly paperwork accurately
• meet government and aerospace industry standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical assembler

downers grove il

chemring energetic devices

full-time

onsite

$20–$26.50/hr

9/80 schedule

alternating fridays off

aerospace and defense

itar

electro-explosive units

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• employer and partner discounts.

Why this role

A 9/80 work schedule allows alternating Fridays off. Requires lawful U.S. person status under ITAR restrictions and eligibility to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act as required by ATF. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability and life insurance, 401(k) match, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.

About the employer

Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing. Sector: 33.