About us

Amentum is a multifaceted supplier specializing in providing and managing maintenance and engineering technical support services for commercial and industrial critical facilities. Employing over 50,000 people in 85 Countries, your growth and possibilities within our company are endless.

As an Amentum employee you can enjoy:

• Benefits beginning Day 1

• Growth opportunities

• Safe work environment

• Team focused environment

Amentum is seeking a high-level Multi-Skilled Technician V to join our 1st Shift industrial maintenance team in Lafayette, IN. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will oversee troubleshooting, servicing, and calibrating electrical, mechanical, and process production equipment. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs for site-specific tools and systems in a fast-paced industrial environment. If you’re highly skilled and enjoy leading others, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as SME for electrical and mechanical systems, including programming and calibrating PLCs, HMIs, and ladder logic systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, and GE).

• Diagnoses, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, including:

• Electrical systems (24V–480V AC), robotic controls (e.g., Fanuc, ABB), and electro-mechanical test devices.

• Pumps, motors, gearboxes, supply and exhaust fans, coolant systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and power transmission components.

• Cranes, hoists, and other industrial systems.

• Perform preventive maintenance on process equipment per the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) schedule.

• Lead and conduct technical calibrations, including the use of measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges.

• Train and mentor junior technicians, providing coaching and guidance as needed.

• Collaborate with the site management team and customers to understand needs, identify barriers, and deliver solutions to complex problems.

• Identify critical spare inventory and recommend equipment reliability improvements for optimal performance.

• Monitor and promote adherence to Amentum’s Safety Structure by conducting safety inspections and enforcing proper procedures (e.g., job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, PPE).

• Perform root cause analysis, document cost-saving initiatives, and identify process enhancements.

• Maintain and improve facility and process operations through effective time management and adherence to schedules.

• Other facility maintenance tasks as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical maintenance of production equipment in an industrial setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing:

• Machine tools, robotic systems, control systems, and industrial equipment.

• Electrical systems including control circuits (24V–480V AC) and variable frequency drives.

• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical and electrical system failures.

• Ability to work from aerial or scissor lifts at heights up to 30 feet.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanical, or related field.

• Expertise in diagnosing and repairing:

• Industrial systems such as conveyors, coolant systems, and Harpoon systems to OEM specifications.

• Pumps, motors, cranes, hoists, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and power transmission components.

• Experience using precision calibration tools, performing alignments, and maintaining OEM equipment tolerances.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis) and measurement of cost savings.

• Experience utilizing measurement and diagnostic tools for energy efficiency and system performance optimization.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Work at heights of up to 30 feet and frequently climb ladders, kneel, bend, squat, stretch, and perform repetitive movements.

• Extensive walking throughout the facility during shifts.

• Perform repetitive wrist movements and work with small-scale tools and instruments.

• Maintain a professional demeanor with clients, even during challenging situations.

• Note: Steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other PPE are required.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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.