Wheel And Brake Technician

Job Title: Wheel and Brake Technician

Job Description

The Wheel and Brake Technician produces reliable, high-quality, airworthy wheel and brake components with a strong focus on workmanship, cost efficiency, and optimal turnaround time. This role involves precise mechanical work on small, detailed parts, following technical documentation and established procedures to ensure every product meets strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and disassembly of wheel and brake components using hand tools, power tools, hydraulic presses, pumps, and other shop equipment.
• Work on small, detailed, and sometimes tedious parts with consistent focus and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Read, interpret, and follow work instructions, Component Maintenance Manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical publications to complete tasks correctly.
• Operate equipment such as media blasters, drill presses, bead breakers, rivet machines, and torque wrenches in accordance with safety and quality procedures.
• Apply knowledge or training in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to support inspection and verification of component integrity when required.
• Mix and spray paints and primers following specified procedures to ensure proper coating and finish of components.
• Maintain a clean and organized individual workbench while working for extended periods on assigned tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with the team, while also being able to work independently to meet production and turnaround goals.
• Follow all quality, safety, and documentation standards to produce airworthy products at a reasonable cost and within required timelines.
• Retain and apply technical information learned through training and cross-training to expand capabilities and support a variety of tasks.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and mechanical background, with experience working with tools and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to remain focused and pay close attention to detail when working on small, precise components.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, Component Maintenance Manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical publications.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Capability to perform assembly and disassembly work on mechanical components.
• Ability to retain technical information and apply it consistently to work tasks.
• Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently at an individual workbench for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with hydraulic presses and pumps in a maintenance or production environment.
• Experience using media blasters, drill presses, bead breakers, rivet machines, and torque wrenches.
• Knowledge or training in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Knowledge or training in mixing and spraying paints and primers.
• in automotive mechanics or similar mechanical fields.
• Familiarity with assembly, disassembly, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work on small, tedious parts while maintaining consistency and accuracy.
• No aircraft installation experience required.
• No A&P license required.

Why Work Here?

This is a long-term, contract-to-hire opportunity that offers stability and room to grow. You can increase your pay as you learn new skills through structured cross-training, allowing you to expand your mechanical expertise and advance your career. The organization values continuous learning, collaboration, and craftsmanship, creating an environment where skilled technicians can develop and thrive over time.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled corporate facility designed to support focused, detailed mechanical work. Technicians work at individual workbenches for extended periods while having access to a variety of shop equipment and tools. The culture emphasizes teamwork and recognition, with office team lunches each month catered on-site to encourage connection and appreciation among colleagues.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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.