Maintenance Technician III - Military Veterans

Amentum is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join our 1st shift team in Mossville, IL!

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the company's buildings, facilities and equipment in an operating and functional condition.

Duties may include any of the following: electrical repairs or installations, fleet repairs, plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting and plastering, masonry, machine servicing, and general mechanical maintenance (e.g. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning or HVAC and sheet metal

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, performs tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Reviews service requests for repairs and maintenance, determines nature of problem, and recommends appropriate solution.
• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of a group of employees.
• Leads and directs by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work.
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Coordinates work with outside contractors.
• Assures code and building standards are met.
• Performs repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance on buildings and facilities, equipment, fixtures, and systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains facility systems.
• Performs work based on dispatched service or daily/weekly work schedules.
• Reviews work as required to document specific needs (materials, supplies, instructions, etc).
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Works with or oversees subcontractor activities as directed by supervisor or work schedule.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess the ability to make decisions and communicate well as a more senior technician.
• Basic knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair rotating facility equipment including fans and pumps.
• Must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot ventilation equipment, pumps, compactors, and fans in an industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical/electrical skills are required, including the ability to work safely with 3-phase power up to and including 480V.
• Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication.
• Must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client's location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.

• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.