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Amentum is a multifaceted supplier specializing in providing and managing maintenance and engineering technical support services for commercial and industrial critical facilities. Employing over 50,000 people in 85 Countries, your growth and possibilities within our company are endless.

As an Amentum employee you can enjoy:

• Benefits beginning Day 1

• Growth opportunities

• Safe work environment

• Team focused environment

Amentum seeks a General Maintenance Technician II to join our industrial maintenance team in Lafayette, IN. You’ll play an essential role in maintaining buildings and facility systems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, and ensuring equipment and system reliability in a dynamic industrial or commercial environment.

This position requires a hands-on technician with an ability to work safely around 480V 3-phase electrical circuits and experience supporting a broad array of infrastructure systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on:

• Industrial systems such as conveyor belts, R.O. systems, HVAC units, pumps, and motors.

• Facility systems include lighting, plumbing, roofing, and ventilation.

• Equipment such as forklifts, dock locks, cranes, hoists, industrial batteries, and exhaust fans.

• Routine maintenance of facility infrastructure such as flooring, doors, walls, office furniture, cabinets, and shelving.

• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, hoists, and cranes safely during maintenance activities.

• Document maintenance and repair work in the CMMS system.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance system performance and optimize maintenance effectiveness.

• Respond to service requests, collaborate with team members, and provide feedback to ensure compliance with industry and safety standards.

• Operate diagnostic tools, hand tools, and equipment to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Perform tasks while adhering to safety protocols, including hazard analyses, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper use of PPE.

• Assist specialized technicians with facility-related repair tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1+ year of experience maintaining buildings, facilities, or equipment in an industrial/commercial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to safely work in aerial/scissor lifts at heights of up to 30 feet.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing:

• Industrial and commercial lighting systems and controls.

• 480V 3-phase electrical components safely.

• Mechanical systems such as HVAC, conveyors, and R.O. systems to OEM standards.

• Pumps, motors, valves, cranes, hoists, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and steam components (up to 100 psi).

• Proficiency in basic plumbing repairs and forklift/aerial lift operation.

• Familiarity with CMMS systems for inputting and managing maintenance data.

Additional Requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

• Valid Driver’s License (if required by site).

• U.S. Citizenship required (this position does not offer sponsorship).

• Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client’s location.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Frequently climb ladders and navigate stairs; kneel, bend, squat, stretch, and move repetitively throughout shifts.

• Extensive walking throughout the facility during shifts.

• Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements, including the use of diagnostic tools and utility knives.

• Differentiate between color-coded wiring and interact professionally with clients under periods of stress.

• Note: Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other PPE are required.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings 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

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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 laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.