Automotive Mechanic

Amentum • Silverdale, WA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Automotive Mechanic to support a government contract based at Bangor Base Washington. Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense. Our facilities team serves a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions, including all types of submarines, aircraft carriers, and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Summary/General Description Of Job: The Automotive Mechanic repairs automobiles, trucks, buses and other vehicles. Test drives vehicles and checks components, using equipment diagnostic devices.

Requirements

• Four years’ experience as automotive mechanic in commercial or governmental repair work.
• Must have full knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot and repair both gasoline and light duty diesel-powered internal combustion engines, associated power trains, brake systems, and all other vehicular component parts.
• Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.
• Must obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations.
• Must possess valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, modifies, and repairs all types of gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, including autos, light trucks, manlifts; electric, diesel and gasoline forklifts.
• Determines general condition of vehicles or equipment, nature of malfunctions, and extent of needed repair, using equipment such as aligning machines, test equipment, gauges, oscilloscopes, stroboscopes, dynamometers, wheel balancing, etc.
• Checks condition and replaces all fluids, coolants, and lubricants as needed.
• Repairs vehicles by removing, disassembling, repairing, and replacing parts, and cleaning, reassembling, and replacing assemblies.
• Uses hoists, hand tools, power tools, and power equipment such as valve re-facing machines, brake drum lathes, aligning machines, etc.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment.
• Performs general preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment.
• Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

Benefits

• Paid vacation. Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years.
• Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.
• Pension and 401K
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed