Machinist – McMurdo Station

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Machinist for work at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. The role covers operating a range of machine shop equipment, performing maintenance and repairs, and supporting vehicle and construction equipment repair and other work center needs. Deployment to Antarctica for extended periods is required.

Key responsibilities

• Operate machine shop equipment such as the Summit 16B engine lathe, Sharp 2480V heavy-duty lathe, Sharp VH3 milling machine, steel band saws, boring, honing and surfacing machines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs, and alignment procedures on machines.
• Carry out fabrication, modification or repair work for scientific research projects, and machine shop work for vehicle and construction equipment repair.
• Work as required by other McMurdo-based work centers.
• Comply with ASC environmental, health and safety and quality assurance requirements, provide legal documentation, and maintain a safe workplace.
• Participate in community programs such as house-mouse chores, cleaning around the station, recycling and safety objectives.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; four years of experience as a Machinist.
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and US citizenship (for facility credentials).
• Ability to lift and move items up to safety limits, climb in and out of equipment, crawl, and work outdoors in extreme cold.
• Valid US driver's license.

Required skills

• Proficiency in layout and design of prototypes.
• Innovative adaptation of available materials and parts to meet a wide range of needs.