General Maintenance Technician II

About the role

Amentum is hiring a General Maintenance Technician II for its operations and maintenance team in East Peoria, IL, in a manufacturing environment that includes clean rooms. The technician works with minimal supervision as part of a self-directed team, performing machine repairs and general non-licensed maintenance, supporting other licensed trades, and handling emergency and preventive maintenance on building equipment, fixtures and systems. Hours typically run 2:30 am to 11:00 pm and may vary with business demand.

Key responsibilities

• Safely perform duties following job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
• Operate, maintain and repair facility and production equipment in line with company regulations.
• Analyze equipment failures, inspect, replace and maintain building and production equipment.
• Perform planned and preventive maintenance, including scheduled work in the CMMS, and develop maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment such as HVAC, pumps, agitators, hydraulic systems, RO/DI water systems, compressed air and gas equipment.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and assist with installation and inspection of new equipment.
• Support contractors, vendors, project managers and engineers on projects and renovations.
• Respond to work orders, recommend improvements to maintenance methods and use diagnostic instruments to support energy efficiency.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of maintenance experience in industrial HVAC, industrial mechanical machine repair or automotive repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to identify and correct safety issues, work within machine tolerances and handle stressors of the job.
• Preferred: associate's degree or trade school certification in industrial mechanical, HVAC or a related field.
• Preferred: experience with 480V three-phase electrical systems, industrial mechanical equipment, large HVAC/R equipment, plumbing, hand and power tools, refrigeration equipment, electrical meters and meggers, and CMMS environments.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of equipment and maintenance for the assigned area.
• Fluency in computer use, including the full Microsoft product line.
• Ability to read documents, use office equipment and communicate on the telephone.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, walk extensively, bend, squat and kneel, and wear safety gear.

What we offer

• Paid at $23 per hour.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Security access badge required; a valid driver's license may be required; no U.S. work authorization sponsorship.