Mechanical Maintenance SkillBridge Opportunity

This position is intended for Transitioning Service Members. SkillBridge candidates (who will be transitioning from active military duty in 2023/2024) are strongly encouraged to apply. Amentum is an Industry Partner of the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge Program. The role is located at the Amentum GE Commercial site in Greenville, SC.

About the Role

Amentum is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance SkillBridge Opportunity to join our Industrial Facility Maintenance team in Greenville, SC. This position requires an understanding of mechanical maintenance concepts, a great attitude, and the willingness to learn technical skills in an industrial/manufacturing environment. The role involves assisting higher-level technicians with work orders, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on facility mechanical equipment, fixtures, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting mechanical systems and equipment such as pumps, bearings, blowers, fans, gearboxes, air handlers, and other equipment as required.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and perform required actions such as lubrication, cleaning, and filter changes.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Understand and enforce company policies and safety regulations, including job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper use of PPE.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware.
• Demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day activities and scheduling to meet customer needs.
• Perform a variety of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and trouble calls.
• Assist senior facility maintenance mechanics with work orders and provide service and feedback to customers on hot and cold calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Currently serving in the military and transitioning to the civilian sector within the next year.
• Minimum of three years of maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered a position.
• May require a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client’s location.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs during shift.
• Ability and flexibility to bend, stoop, squat, move in a 90-degree fashion, and stretch/reach repetitively throughout shift.
• Ability to walk throughout the plant during shift.
• Use of a Company/Client-approved utility knife.
• Repetitive wrist movement for some tasks.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients despite periods of stress.
• Wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic repair theory.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical theory.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, email, etc.