CNC Technician IV - 1st Shift

Overview

Amentum is seeking an CNC Machine Repair Technician IV at the subject matter expert level to join our Facilities – Operations and Maintenance team based in Durham, NC. The specialist performs as the technical expert with respect to installing, troubleshooting, servicing, and documenting the electrical/electronic, mechanical and controls needs of automated equipment in an industrial environment.

Must be capable of providing instruction, mentoring and training less skilled technicians as needed. Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve complex electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems.

The CNC Machine Repair Technician must have the ability to identify, troubleshoot and correct any operational or safety-related issues and perform independent equipment root cause evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. Identifies and reports cost savings for documentation.

As a member of the Maintenance team you will thrive in a collaborative environment. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing a variety of sophisticated manufacturing equipment. If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a company that values continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

The scope of service includes the maintaining, development, execution, and continuous improvement of the preventative and predictive maintenance activities at the client’s site. Some of the equipment included in the scope is:

• Multi‑Axis Wet and Dry CNC Grinders
• Balancers
• Central Coolant Systems
• Pumps and Exhaust systems
• Hydraulic and electrical systems

• Troubleshoot and repair specialized mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment across the facility.
• Perform and assist with the alignment and leveling of CNC machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Communicate detailed updates on ongoing repairs to ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineers and external vendors to resolve complex technical issues.
• Provide technical support during the installation or rearrangement of production equipment.
• Continuously seek professional growth through available training and self‑study in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Actively participate in customer lead Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Fulfill all other assigned duties and support team‑based operations to meet the needs of the customer.
• Work with AC/DC control voltage’s from (12‑24V) through medium voltage motor controls and 480 volts, 3 phase.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs Machine Tools and equipment.
• Must understand and be capable of instrumentation and equipment calibration for optimum performance.
• Reads and understands electrical/electronic and mechanical schematics.
• Demonstrates understanding of AC/DC motor control.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of hydraulic and pneumatics as related to electronic controls.
• Identifies, reviews, and recommends activities and upgrades/retrofits to improve maintenance and operation methods and equipment performance.
• Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements.
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance with codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as performing job hazard analysis, following lockout/Tag out procedures, and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help troubleshooting and repair.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Demonstrates a high level of urgency and flexibility to meet emerging business needs.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills, such as motivation, delegation, ownership, leading by example,…