Cleaning Mech Tech II

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Clean-room technician in Houston to disassemble, clean, and reassemble aerospace components under strict cleanroom standards. You will log data, tag items, and support inventory while ensuring safety and quality in a high‑profile space environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 4+ years of cleanroom experience, with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and obtain security clearances. Competitive benefits and shift options available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of prior clean‑room experience or in a related area.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to hold necessary security clearances.
• Familiarity with cleaning processes and standards.
• Knowledge of abrasive, chemical (solvent based), and ultrasonic cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of clean‑room protocols and maintenance procedures (sticky pads, filter change, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble components and assemblies to meet specified cleaning standards.
• Work under direct supervision or with another technician for complex tasks, or independently for common work.
• Maintain and operate under clean‑room standards.
• Log data for work performed and provide reports or data to customers.
• Bag and tag items to maintain cleanliness and track flight and non‑flight purposes.
• Train less experienced technicians and verify work as required.
• Prioritize tasks with supervisor or lead technician.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, order consumables, and assist with lab inventory.
• Receive and ship customer items; interface with quality inspectors as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Clean-room experience

Follow instructions

Security clearances

Cleaning processes

Abrasive/chemical/ultrasonic cleaning

Clean-room protocols

High School diploma

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.

This is a CBA position.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble components and assemblies to meet specified cleaning standards.
• Work under direct supervision or in coordination with another technician for complex tasks, or independently for common work.
• Maintain and operate under clean‑room standards.
• Log data for work performed and provide reports or data to customers.
• Bag and tag items to maintain cleanliness and track flight and non‑flight purposes.
• Train less experienced technicians and verify work as required.
• Prioritize tasks with supervisor or lead technician.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, order consumables, and assist with lab inventory.
• Receive and ship customer items; interface with quality inspectors as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of prior clean‑room experience or in a related area.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to hold necessary security clearances.
• Familiarity with cleaning processes and standards.
• Knowledge of abrasive, chemical (solvent based), and ultrasonic cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of clean‑room protocols and maintenance procedures (sticky pads, filter change, etc.).

Preferences

• Handling of NASA flight hardware.
• Maintaining simple inventories.
• Ability to complete purchase requests for materials/consumables.
• Knowledge of NASA and JSC cleaning specifications, processes, and quality control procedures.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer exciting career opportunities, including personal and professional growth, a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable, an onsite cafeteria, and much more.

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.

Compensation Details

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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.

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 for 1–30 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, carrying up to 20 pounds for 20 yards, coordinating eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, standing, seeing with or without correction. Requires the ability to follow set procedures and standards, plan work and select 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, and recognize and report safety hazards. PPE and suitable clothing for a clean‑room environment must be worn; a respirator may be used when filling or using chemicals.

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, wash tanks/sinks, ultraviolet lamps, magnifying lenses, and other visual inspection tools. Use flame ionization or other volatile detectors, particulate controlled equipment such as vent hoods, flow benches, Millipore, etc., and heat‑sealing machines for bagging/wrapping. Computer workstations and peripheral equipment to maintain/adjust database logs and records, and print documents. Other office machines (printer, fax, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical. Must be able 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 exhibit 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 or hazard to the employee or others.

Original Posting

07/09/2026 - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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