Industrial Automation Service Technician II (2nd Shift)

About the role

Amentum, a supplier of maintenance and engineering technical support for commercial and industrial critical facilities, is hiring a 2nd Shift Industrial Automation Service Technician II in Lafayette, IN. The shift runs 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM (hours may vary). The role provides intermediate-to-advanced expertise in diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial equipment and automation tools, focusing on equipment reliability, corrective repair and preventive maintenance, not CNC operation.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair industrial automated equipment and tools, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Identify and correct safety issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to prevent failures.
• Follow safety procedures, including JHA, LOTO and PPE requirements.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance using the CMMS system and respond to work orders, communicating status and recommendations.
• Analyze root causes of machine failures involving electrical controls, mechanical assemblies, product/process issues or software/logic errors.
• Read and interpret complex equipment schematics and use diagnostic tools, meters, laptop-based service software and handheld tools.
• Maintain schedule flexibility, prioritize customer and production needs, and perform general equipment maintenance as required.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in industrial equipment repair, machine tool maintenance or facilities maintenance in a large industrial/commercial environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work at heights up to 30 ft using lifts.
• Must pass a pre-employment substance test and be authorized to work in the U.S. (citizenship required for facility access).
• Ability to obtain a security access badge, work overtime, alternate shifts, weekends and holidays, and regularly lift 50 lbs.
• Preferred: associate's degree in industrial electrical, mechatronics or a related field.

Required skills

• Experience with 480V 3-phase equipment, motor controls and industrial electrical troubleshooting (preferred).
• Experience diagnosing and repairing motors, drives, encoders, PLC interfaces and control systems (preferred).
• Experience using PC-based CMMS systems for work orders and time reporting (preferred).

What we offer

• Pay of $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, with actual pay depending on experience, skills and other factors.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.