Production Maintenance Electrician V

Amentum•Waukesha, WI

5d•$39 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a 1st shift Industrial Electrician V for its facility operations and maintenance team in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with hours that may vary based on business demand. Weekend work is scheduled on a rotational basis to support 24/7 operations. Overtime, holidays, local travel, and alternative schedules may also be required. The position provides advanced expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting and servicing electrical systems, estimating project materials and labor, and documenting electrical modifications. Equipment and systems include HVAC units, motors, lighting, control circuits, pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and chillers. The electrician also instructs, mentors, and trains less-skilled technicians, communicates with site management and the customer, and identifies and corrects safety issues and potential equipment failures. General equipment maintenance is also required. Amentum’s group provides facilities and production maintenance services at industrial, manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, and commercial sites. These are regular, full-time Amentum positions. The listed compensation is $39–$42 per hour, with actual compensation depending on factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits include 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; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. A valid driver’s license may be required. The role does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization and requires the ability to obtain a security access badge at the client location.

Requirements

Electrician certificate from an apprenticeship program, an equivalent associate technical degree, or 10 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
Experience working safely with voltages up to 480V.
Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical one-line diagrams and schematics.
Familiarity with electrical test equipment, including multimeters and megohmmeters (meggers).
Familiarity with distribution panels and switchboards.
Ability to follow company lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during a shift.
Ability to bend or 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- or client-approved utility knife.
Ability to differentiate colors used for wire color-coding.
Ability to perform tasks involving repetitive wrist movement.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients, including during stressful periods, and maintain acceptable performance under job and workplace demands.
Wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other required personal protective equipment.
Must be willing to work overtime when required; holidays and weekends may be required.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
May need a valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain a security access badge at the client location.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in industrial technology or a certificate from an industrial electrical course.
Knowledge of lighting, lighting controls, and commercial systems.
Experience installing rigid conduit and EMT up to 3 inches.
Working knowledge of NEC, wire and transformer sizing, and conduit-fill calculations.
Experience troubleshooting and replacing large three-phase motors.
Experience with a CMMS or maintenance management system, such as Maximo or MP2.
NFPA 70E training.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and control circuits from 24 volts up to and including 480V AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation, PLCs and ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives.
Execute projects, including assigning and performing work and testing completed projects.
Direct unskilled and semi-skilled helpers on projects and ensure proper safety practices are followed.
Perform work in accordance with NFPA 70E and NEC requirements as applicable.
Read schematics and electrical one-line diagrams to identify solutions to problems.
Perform safety and hazard assessments before work begins.
Inspect work and document findings.
Communicate identified issues and work completion to the client and management.
Respond to calls and take necessary action.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial electrical control and operating systems in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations.
Follow safety guidelines, including job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures, and use required personal protective equipment.
Operate hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
Provide instruction, mentoring, and training to less-skilled technicians as needed.
Communicate with site management and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and address manufacturing problems.
Identify and correct safety-related issues and independently evaluate equipment for potential failures.
Perform general equipment maintenance.
Adapt day-to-day activities and scheduling to support the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.