Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Amentum is seeking an advanced Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our 3rd shift Industrial Maintenance team in Decatur, IL

This Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility mechanical equipment and systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician must identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.  

Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs facility mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs commercial doors, including those made by Rytek, DoorMan, Mega Door, DynaCo Doors, and similar manufacturers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs truck dock systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs trash and cardboard compactors.
• Performs basic pipe-fitting repairs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs basic electrical issues.
• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.
• Assists in the movement of machines/fixtures, materials, and equipment as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance 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 measures 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/tag-out 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 in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. 
• General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Five years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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. 
• Basic knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair rotating facility equipment. (Fans and pumps)
• Must possess the ability to make decisions and communicate well as a more senior technician.
• Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication.
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. 
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• 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 will require the ability to work overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays 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.