Amentum is seeking an Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The Equipment Mechanic will troubleshoot defective machinery and equipment such as compressors, paint booths, drill and hydraulic presses, bolt drivers, conveyor systems, grit blasting equipment, and pneumatic power systems. The Equipment Mechanic will have proficiency in various trades to include welding and new equipment installations. 

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Troubleshoot defective operations and breakdowns of machinery and equipment such as compressors, paint booths, drill and hydraulic presses, bolt drivers, conveyor systems, grit blasting equipment, and pneumatic power systems

• Provide support to production and other facilities by install new machinery, relocate machinery presently in use to new locations, and realign machine beds.

• Troubleshoot, replace or repair parts, wheels, shafting, bearings, etc. 

• Adjust clearances, belt drives, and various other working parts.

• Perform preventive maintenance, overhaul, and repair work. 

• Realign gears. 

• Install tools and fixtures on ordnance type equipment.

• May be required to perate lathes, drill presses, power saws, milling machines, and pedestal grinders to fabricate simple replacement parts. 

• May be required to perform minor AC/DC and oxy/acetylene gas welding.

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.

• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.

• May be required to work overtime.

• Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.

• Reads and understands Task Hazard Analysis for identifying risks to health and safety during job specific tasks in the work place.

• Responsible for reporting potential real environmental concerns to the Environmental Service.

• May be assigned occasional duties of a higher level of difficulty than those listed above.

• Performs other duties of the same or lower level of difficulty as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma/equivalent.

• Minimum of Two (2) years’ experience as an Equipment Mechanic or related experience. A combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Must have the mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot machinery, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

• Must be able to identify and use a wide variety of tools and machinery.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain all certifications as required by Amentum’s Master Training Plan.

• Good writing and verbal communication skills.

• Must be able to operate a computerized based terminal and literate in common software applications.

• Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.

• Be detail oriented and able to exercise good judgment in problem solving.

• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. Perform safety sensitive duties.

• Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver’s license. Must be able to pass a MVR check with a clean record.

• Must also be able to obtain a clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and be favorably vetted through the NCIC III System; US Citizenship is required.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years as an Equipment Mechanic or related experience required, preferred.

• Knowledge of air logic systems, preferred.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program. As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, drug testing, medical exam, and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190-11, AR 190-13 and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26. 

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $30.38-$40.80 (Per the CBA). Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

Medical, vision, dental, STD and life insurance, PTO–120 hours per year, accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period, Sick leave–One (1) hour of accrual for every thirty (30) hours worked, Paid Holidays-Eleven (11) per calendar year, 401K, and an employee stock option plan.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.