General Maintenance Technician

About the role

Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I for its operations and maintenance team in Ladson, SC. The role is an entry-level, multi-craft position working under supervision as part of a directed work team, covering equipment repairs and general non-licensed maintenance in a manufacturing environment. The typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, though it varies with business demand.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to work orders, troubleshoot and carry out emergency and preventive maintenance and repairs on building equipment, fixtures and systems.
• Perform general maintenance including minor carpentry, painting, sheet metal, plumbing, masonry and electrical work, such as replacing receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures and motors, patching walls and ceilings, repairing sinks, water coolers and toilets, painting structures and equipment, and repairing concrete floors, steps and sidewalks.
• Follow safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures, wear PPE, and identify and report safety issues.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance, maintain spare parts inventory, and assist in installing and servicing new equipment.
• Support co-workers, contractors, vendors, project managers, building managers and engineers on projects and renovations.
• Comply with government, company and industrial regulations, codes and standards, and respond to customers on all work orders.

Required profile

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 0-1 years of maintenance experience in industrial HVAC, industrial mechanical machine repair or automotive repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an aerial or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Valid driver's license may be required; the position does not include sponsorship for U.S. work authorization and requires a security access badge.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays and weekends when needed.

Required skills

• Basic working knowledge of equipment used in maintenance and operations for the assigned area.
• Ability to work within machine tolerances.
• Use of measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments, hand tools, laptops and diagnostic hardware.

What we offer

• Pay of $19-$21 per hour, depending on education, experience, skills and market data.
• 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.