General Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Amentum•Davenport, IA

1d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a 2nd-shift General Maintenance Technician in Davenport, Iowa. The role provides advanced expertise responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance in a large industrial facility, including clean rooms. The technician diagnoses and troubleshoots industrial facility equipment and systems and must be self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills. The typical schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; hours may vary based on business demand. Weekend hours may be scheduled to support 24/7 operations, and various shifts or alternative schedules may be required. The position may require a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a security access badge at the client location. Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance-abuse test. The role does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. The position involves substantial physical activity, including working in aerial or scissor lifts at heights up to 30 feet or higher, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling, bending, reaching, and walking extensively throughout the plant. Technicians use a company/client-approved utility knife and must be able to distinguish wire-coding colors. Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other required personal protective equipment must be worn. Compensation is listed at $29–$32 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on the factors described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Five years of maintenance experience in Industrial HVAC, Industrial Mechanical Machine Repair, or Automotive Repair, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during a shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, move in a 90-degree fashion, and stretch or reach repetitively during a shift.
Ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during a shift.
Ability to use a company/client-approved utility knife and distinguish colors used in wire color-coding.
Ability to perform repetitive wrist movements for some tasks.
Ability to use office equipment and a computer keyboard to access databases, send and receive messages, and prepare documents.
Ability to interact professionally and in a friendly manner with clients, including during stressful periods.
Ability to cope with job or work-environment stressors while maintaining acceptable performance and contribution.
Must pass a pre-employment substance-abuse test if offered a position.
May require a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain a security access badge at the client location.
Must wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other personal protective equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Welding skills.

Responsibilities

Respond to work orders and troubleshoot facility equipment and systems.
Troubleshoot and repair blowers and fans.
Troubleshoot and repair overhead doors, roll-up doors, gates, and gate arms.
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and perform maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, and filter changes.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical systems, control systems, and operating systems using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Replace motors, bearings, sheaves, shafts, and related components.
Communicate noncompliance concerns and help ensure corrective actions are completed.
Provide customers with service and feedback on work orders while assuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in resolving them.
Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations.
Follow safety guidelines, including job hazard analysis and lock-out/tag-out procedures, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Operate hand tools, laptop computers, diagnostic hardware, and other equipment needed to perform work.
Maintain a strict schedule while demonstrating flexibility in daily activities and scheduling to benefit the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.