Brake Mechanic Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Wheel and Brake Technician

Job Description

The Wheel and Brake Technician produces reliable, high-quality, airworthy wheel and brake components while maintaining reasonable costs and optimal turnaround times. This role involves detailed mechanical work on small components, following technical documentation, and using a variety of tools and equipment to ensure all work meets stringent quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble wheel and brake components using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
• Follow work instructions, Component Maintenance Manuals, and Technical Publications to perform maintenance and repair tasks accurately.
• Use hydraulic presses and pumps, media blasters, drill presses, bead breakers, rivet machines, and torque wrenches to complete assigned work.
• Work on small, detailed parts with precision, maintaining a high level of focus and attention to detail.
• Interpret and work from schematics and blueprints to ensure correct assembly and repair processes.
• Apply mechanical aptitude to diagnose issues and perform corrective actions on components.
• Perform tasks related to Non Destructive Testing (NDT) as trained or instructed to support inspection and quality control activities.
• Mix and spray paints and primers in accordance with applicable procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintain an individual workbench and keep the work area organized, clean, and compliant with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members while also working independently for extended periods at an individual workstation.
• Retain and apply technical information and training to continuously improve quality and efficiency.
• Ensure all work meets internal quality standards and supports the production of airworthy products.

Essential Skills

• Mechanically inclined with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to remain focused and pay close attention to detail when working on small and tedious parts.
• Ability to retain technical information and apply it consistently.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, Component Maintenance Manuals, and Technical Publications.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Mechanical experience, such as automotive mechanics or similar hands-on mechanical experience.
• Ability to perform assembly and disassembly work on mechanical components.
• Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work at an individual workbench for long periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge or training in Non Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Knowledge or training in mixing and spraying paints and primers.
• Experience working with hydraulic presses and pumps, media blasters, drill presses, bead breakers, rivet machines, and torque wrenches.
• Experience in assembly, mechanical repair, or maintenance environments.
• No A&P license required.
• No prior aircraft installation work is required.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a long-term contract-to-hire path in a stable and supportive environment. You can grow your skills through cross-training and earn pay increases as you master new tasks and tools. The culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and recognition of individual contributions, providing a strong foundation for long-term career development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled corporate facility with an organized shop and individual workbenches. You will work primarily at your own bench for extended periods while also collaborating with a close-knit team. The environment supports focused, detailed mechanical work and uses a variety of tools and equipment, including hydraulic presses, pumps, media blasters, drill presses, bead breakers, rivet machines, hand tools, and torque wrenches. The workplace fosters a collegial atmosphere, including regular office team lunches catered each month, reinforcing a positive and collaborative culture.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

The 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.