Industrial Maintenance Technician II - Apprentice

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join its manufacturing team in Decatur, Illinois. The typical schedule is second shift, with hours that may vary according to business demand and weekend hours possible to support a 24/7 operation. The apprentice assists and shadows senior technicians while performing preventive maintenance on a wide range of facility and process equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance inspections and actions (lubrication, cleaning, filter changes) as scheduled in the CMMS
• Review and submit work order updates to the planner/scheduler
• Follow safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout, and wear PPE
• Use hand tools, laptops and diagnostic hardware, and operate a PC with Microsoft Office
• Other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, and college-level reading, math and basic tools competency
• Willingness to follow the apprenticeship curriculum of classroom and hands-on training
• Available for any shift or hours during the apprenticeship, including overtime
• At least 18 years old
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs frequently, and work in a plant environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a security badge at the client site; no US work authorization sponsorship

Required skills

• Preferred: knowledge of basic repair and electrical theory, mechanical skills, and safe use of hand and power tools
• Preferred: basic computer skills for data entry and email

What we offer

• Compensation of $18-$24 per hour
• 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, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance