Maintenance Technician

Amentum is seeking a 1st shift high-level Multi-Skilled Technician to join our industrial maintenance team in Lafayette, IN.

Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00pm; hours may vary based on business demand.

This position is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting, servicing, and documenting the electrical and controls needs of process / production equipment in an industrial environment. 

• Maintains, improves, and participates in developing control systems, programming ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, SCADA, Siemens, Fanuc, GE, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, and PLC-5) and HMI.
• Works with Allen Bradley, controls, and instrumentation such as thermocouples and transducers, as well as primary voltages up to and including 480v.
• This position may collaborate with other specialized technicians or subcontractors to perform facility-related repairs and other technical services.
• Provides instruction, mentors and trains 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.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. 
• Performs General Maintenance of equipment as required.

Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role.

Responsibilities:
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs process/production machines, equipment, and related electrical equipment, such as electrical control circuits from 24v up to and including 480v AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary.
• Calibrates instrumentation equipment and controls for optimum performance.
●Programs, modifies and interfaces with various MMI (HMI) devices.
●Leverages proficiency in electronic data communication methods and techniques such as Profibus, profi-net, SCADA, Ethernet and remote I/O wired and wireless communication platforms.
• Procures parts from crib systems, OEM or authorized vendors.
• Identifies and documents cost savings.
• Utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills in order to complete assignments.
• Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements.
• Performs preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills, such as motivation, delegation, ownership, leading by example, well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication skills, etc.
• Promotes and adheres to the Amentum Safety Structure.
● Responds to emergencies and immediately stabilizes the facility.
● Monitors facility.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis. 

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience performing mechanical maintenance and repair on production equipment in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience trouble shooting CNC machine tools and other complex mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting robotic control systems, such as Fanuc, ABB, etc.
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen 

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanical, or related technical program.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production systems such as conveyors, Harpoon systems, Coolant systems to OEM specifications.
• Experience with alignments and timing machines using Precision calibration tools.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems,
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing cranes and hoists.
• Experience utilizing measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, various type gauges, and calibers to set tolerances to OEM Specifications.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.  May be required to work holidays and weekends.
   

Additional Information:

●This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
●This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location
●Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
 

Physical Requirements:
●Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
●Requires the ability to regularly climb extensions ladders, roof ladder, step ladders 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 ability to safely operate an Ariel Lift

●Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding
●Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement
●Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen
●Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents
●Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line
●Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress
●Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings and presentations
 

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

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, 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.

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