Motor Equip Body Mechanic, Metal (Travel)

Amentum•Hinesville, GA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Body Repairer) repairs damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and light trucks according to repair manuals, using hand tools and power tools. This role involves removing upholstery, accessories, and electrical/hydraulic components to access vehicle body and fender areas. The mechanic will use hammers to remove dents, fill depressions with solder or plastic material, and remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills using wrenches and cutting torches. They will also bolt or weld replacement parts, straighten bent frames using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices, and file, grind, and sand repaired surfaces. Refinishing may involve using paint spray guns and sanders, aiming headlights, aligning wheels, and bleeding hydraulic brake systems. Assignments may include planning and conducting projects of limited scope or portions of larger projects, with supervision outlining objectives and reviewing completed work. Technical advice will be available from supervisors and subject matter experts. The role may involve planning, scheduling, and assisting with directing lower-level technicians, as well as training them. Duties are varied.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Specific training and thorough knowledge in the particular area of facility maintenance.
Broad knowledge of other disciplines such as general math.
Minimum of five (5) years documented, verifiable work experience in the metal mechanic field.
Pre-employment test of structural welding abilities based on customer requirements, prints, and materials used.
Good written and spoken communication and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of basic computer systems and software programs.
Valid and current state driver's license.
Ability to understand and use Technical Manuals.
Ability to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Ability to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required.

Nice To Haves

Up to 100% travel required.

Responsibilities

Performs journeyman welding in maintenance and repair shops on parts and bodies for mobile industrial equipment.
Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs metal body parts necessary to recondition and modify mobile and non-mobile equipment.
Modifies body parts.
Installs items required by various Maintenance Work Order Requests (MWOR's), such as cabs, cowls, aprons, doors, bodies, hoods, various metal containers, and frames.
Provides coordination, on-the-job assistance, and/or limited technical direction to employees performing similar work.
Plans and schedules work from authorized work orders and performs quality assurance and quality control functions in process and upon completion.
Performs routine and non-routine troubleshooting/problem identification and resolution.
Responds to various types of emergencies and provides assistance as appropriate based on skills, knowledge, and ability.
Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.