Millwright

Millwright Opening (Decatur, IL)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Millwright to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of electro‑mechanical equipment. This role involves hands‑on maintenance, installation, and fabrication work both onsite at our Decatur industrial facility and at nearby industrial locations. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, the ability to work from blueprints, and experience supporting industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electro‑mechanical equipment
• Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics on motors, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems
• Install new equipment, including framing, wiring, welding, and fabrication as required
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Travel to local industrial sites using a company‑provided vehicle
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a millwright, industrial mechanic, or electric motor technician
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience with equipment installation, repair, and preventative maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of common industrial electro‑mechanical equipment

Preferred Skills

• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
• Welding, framing, wiring, and fabrication skills
• Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments

Why Work Here

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Potential for pay increases and career advancement

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in Decatur with local travel to nearby industrial sites. Work is performed onsite in active industrial environments and requires hands‑on mechanical and electrical work.

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 $25.00 - $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 Apr 17, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

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