Temp Welder Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

Are you a hands-on mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting and keeping equipment running at peak performance? Join a growing metal recycling operation where you'll work on a wide variety of trucks, trailers, cranes, and industrial processing equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanic looking for stable hours, overtime opportunities, and the chance to expand their skills in heavy equipment maintenance.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks, trailers, cranes, and recycling equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake system issues.
• Repair diesel engines, drivetrains, transmissions, suspensions, wheel ends, and related components.
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure equipment complies with safety and FMCSA regulations.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication work as needed for repairs.
• Use diagnostic tools and testing equipment to accurately identify mechanical failures.
• Complete repair orders and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.
• Work closely with operations personnel to minimize equipment downtime.

• Experience as a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, or Automotive Mechanic.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, preventative maintenance programs, and air brake systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and testing equipment, including volt meters.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and safely use shop equipment.
• Must provide personal mechanic hand tools.

• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience working on heavy trucks, trailers, cranes, or industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with DOT inspections and FMCSA compliance requirements.
• Experience reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.

• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a well-established operation.
• Work on a diverse fleet of trucks, trailers, cranes, and processing equipment.
• Consistent overtime available, averaging 50-55 hours per week, including rotating Saturdays.
• Company-provided specialty and industry-specific tools.
• Company replacement of broken personal tools used on the job.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to expand your technical skills.
• Safety-focused culture with an experienced and supportive maintenance team.
• High-impact role where your work directly supports production and operations.

This position is based in an active metal recycling and processing facility. Mechanics work both in the shop and throughout the yard performing repairs on equipment critical to daily operations. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and focused on safety, teamwork, and minimizing equipment downtime.

You enjoy diagnosing problems, taking ownership of equipment reliability, and working on a wide range of diesel-powered and industrial machinery. Whether your experience is in heavy equipment, fleet maintenance, trucking, or industrial repair, you'll find opportunities to grow your skills and build a long-term career with our team.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

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 Decatur,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.