Cleaning Mech Tech I

PAE Government Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) 

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Cleaning Mech Tech I to support NASA contracts. You will disassemble, clean, and reassemble components in a clean room to meet contamination standards.

Under supervision, you will log data, bag and tag items, and perform related duties while following safety protocols. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to obtain security clearances.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble components and assemblies per cleaning standard.
• Work under direct supervision of another technician or involve simple tasks.
• Maintain and operate under clean room standards.
• Log data for work performed.
• Bag and tag items to maintain cleanliness and tracking of flight and non-flight purposes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Security clearances

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning Mech Tech I to join the JETSII contract! *This is a union CBA position*

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble components and assemblies for the purpose of cleaning contamination to a specified cleaning standard, requirement, or per instruction.
• Work will be performed under direct supervision of another technician or involve simple tasks.
• Maintain and operate under clean room standards.
• Log data for work performed.
• Bag and tag items to maintain cleanliness and tracking of flight and non-flight purposes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to hold necessary security clearances.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferences:

• Prior clean room experience which includes the following cleaning methods: abrasive, chemical (solvent based), ultrasonic.
• Clean room protocols and familiarization with maintenance procedures (sticky pads, filter change out, etc.).
• Handling of NASA flight hardware.

Compensation

Salary starts at $19.82. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see color differentiation when using ultraviolet light.
• Requires occasional: Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above or below ground level.
• Hearing with or without correction.
• Bending, kneeling crouching, squatting and/or crawling from one to 30 minutes at a time.
• Reaching for, handling and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Requires Frequent: Lifting up to 20 pounds from ground level and waist level.
• Requires Constant: Coordinating eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Carrying up to 20 pounds for 20 yards.
• Standing.
• Seeing with or without correction.
• Follow set procedures and standards.
• Planning work and selecting proper tools.
• Follow written and oral directions, plans and blueprints.
• Picture and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Recognize and report safety hazards.
• PPE and clothing for clean room environment must be worn.
• Respirator may be used when filling/using chemical.

Work Environment

• Typically a cleanroom environment with exposure to various noise levels caused by power tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
• High noise area in the ultrasonic cleaning area.

Equipment and Machines

• Operate and maintain chemical vats, pumps, ultrasonic cleaners, compressed air, purified water, and wash tanks/sinks.
• Ultraviolet lamps, magnifying lenses, and other visual inspection tools.
• Heat sealing machines for bagging/wrapping.
• Computer workstations, peripheral equipment to maintain/adjust database logs and records, and print documents.
• Other office machines (printer, fax, etc.)

Attendance

• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Compensation Details: TN1

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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