Propellant/Pneumatic Mechanic

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Propellant/Pneumatic Mechanic to independently perform operations and maintenance of cryogenic, hypergolic, high and low pressure gas systems and propellant equipment, including corrosion control. The work involves receiving, storing and delivering gases such as GN2, GHe and GO2, and covers a wide range of equipment used at the site.

Key responsibilities

• Modify, refurbish, clean, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, calibrate, verify, certify, checkout, test and operate compressed gas trailers, storage vessels, converters, tractors, vacuum systems, engines, pumps, compressors, rechargers, transfer hoses and other related equipment.
• Fabricate, install, recondition and test high-pressure lines and flexible hoses, and mix special gases.
• Perform corrosion control by painting mechanical and electrical equipment, and prepare, caulk, paint and finish panel frames, unstrut and fixed propellant equipment.
• Determine paint needed for different surfaces and mix paint ingredients to the right colour and consistency.
• Work from written or verbal instructions, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, vendor manuals and applicable specifications and codes.
• Obtain measurements and field dimensions needed to complete job assignments.
• Operate vehicles and equipment, and use electrical, electronic and mechanical test equipment and shop tools.
• Test refurbished, repaired and modified equipment, and may operate gas welding equipment for cutting, burning and soldering.
• Maintain logs, records and charts, and keep certifications, licenses and permits current.
• Comply with Federal, State, local, NASA and Space Force laws and regulations, and with site safety, energy conservation, security and other program requirements.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of experience; a technical school, apprenticeship or trade school degree can substitute for years of experience.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and to work safely on energized and de-energized equipment.
• Current Florida Class A Hazardous Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an X endorsement, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work day, evening and night shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays, and to work under deadlines.
• Planning and organizing skills; must pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI); a security clearance and US citizenship may be required.
• Local candidates preferred, as no relocation funding is provided.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and blueprints.
• Painting and corrosion control work; four years of painting experience preferred.
• Use of test equipment, measuring devices and shop tools, and occasional gas welding.
• Ability to wear a 40-pound SCAPE suit and meet its physical requirements.

What we offer

• Pay of $41.25 per hour, subject to variation.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.