Equipment Mechanic

Amentum•Hawthorne, CA

1d•$30 - $41

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years as an Equipment Mechanic or related experience required, preferred.
Knowledge of air logic systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

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.