Welder City Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

Diesel Mechanic

Job Summary

We are seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair trailers, trucks, cranes, and processing equipment in a metal recycling facility. This role is responsible for diagnosing mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, completing safety inspections, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on trucks, trailers, cranes, and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake system issues.
• Complete safety inspections and ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Repair diesel engines, transmissions, suspensions, wheel ends, and related components.
• Perform welding and cutting as needed for equipment repairs.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Accurately document repairs and maintenance activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Qualifications

• Experience as a diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, or automotive mechanic.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems, and preventative maintenance practices.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic diagnostic tools, including a volt meter.
• Must provide basic mechanic hand tools.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, long-term opportunity with a tenured team.
• Ongoing training and skill development.
• Consistent overtime opportunities (50–55 hours per week, including rotating Saturdays).
• Industry-specific tools provided by the company.
• Broken personal tools replaced by the company.
• Safety-focused and team-oriented work environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.

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.