Equipment Mechanic

Join to apply for the Equipment Mechanic role at Amentum in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.

Note:

U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Troubleshoot defective operations and breakdowns of machinery and equipment such as compressors, paint booths, drill and hydraulic presses, bolt drivers, conveyor systems, grit blasting equipment, and pneumatic power systems.
• Provide support to production and other facilities by installing new machinery, relocating machinery presently in use to new locations, and realigning machine beds.
• Troubleshoot, replace or repair parts, wheels, shafting, bearings, etc.
• Adjust clearances, belt drives, and various other working parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance, overhaul, and repair work.
• Realign gears.
• Install tools and fixtures on ordnance-type equipment.
• May be required to operate lathes, drill presses, power saws, milling machines, and pedestal grinders to fabricate simple replacement parts.
• May be required to perform minor AC/DC and oxy/acetylene gas welding.
• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
• Read and understand Task Hazard Analysis for identifying risks to health and safety during job-specific tasks in the workplace.
• Report potential real environmental concerns to the Environmental Service.
• May be assigned occasional duties of a higher level of difficulty than those listed above.
• Perform other duties of the same or lower level of difficulty as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Equipment Mechanic or related experience. A combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Must have the mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot machinery, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Must be able to identify and use a wide variety of tools and machinery.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications as required by Amentum’s Master Training Plan.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to operate a computerized-based terminal and be literate in common software applications.
• Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.
• Be detail oriented and able to exercise good judgment in problem solving.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. Perform safety-sensitive duties.
• Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, including any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Must be able to pass an MVR check with a clean record.
• Must also be able to obtain a clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and be favorably vetted through the NCIC III System; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Four (4) years as an Equipment Mechanic or related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of air logic systems is preferred.

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program. As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, drug testing, medical exam, and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190-11, AR 190-13 and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $30.38–$40.80 (Per the CBA). Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and…