Mechanical Maintenance Technician I Apprentice

Amentum • Decatur, IL

2d • $16 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician I Apprentice to join their manufacturing team in Decatur, IL. This role is responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical equipment and systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. The position requires the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot ventilation equipment, pumps, fans, etc., and strong mechanical and welding skills. Good written and verbal communication skills are necessary. The role also involves identifying and correcting safety-related issues, performing independent equipment evaluations, and general maintenance of equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 0 -1 years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or combination of education.
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or technical certification in industrial mechanical, HVAC, Electrical or related Facility Maintenance discipline.
• Welding certification.
• Experience with building mechanical equipment operation, diagnostics and repairs.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on facility related equipment.
• Experience performing pump repair, pipefitting, welding, fabrication, and millwright related work.
• Experience welding using MIG, TIG, and arc welders.
• Experience maintaining basic plumbing needs.
• Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience working in a CMMS environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs facility mechanical systems; pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC equipment, blowers, and fans.
• Perform welding and fabrication, including building custom fixtures, fabricating brackets, and fabricating maintenance parts or “one off” parts.
• Performs maintenance on various welders as needed.
• Troubleshoots and repairs commercial doors, including those made by Rytek, DoorMan, Mega Door, DynaCo Doors, and similar manufacturers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs heat exchange equipment.
• Performs basic pipefitting repairs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs basic electrical issues.
• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.
• Assists in the movement of machines/fixtures, materials, and equipment as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid vacation: Two weeks during year 1, Three Weeks during years 1 through 5, Four weeks during years 5 through 9.99, Five weeks after year 10
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K: Amentum matches a percentage of compensation up to 6% of your pay that you contribute
• 10 Paid Flexible Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Supplemental Health Insurance
• Identity Protection
• Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Program
• Employee Purchase Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED