CNC Machine Repair Technician II

Amentum; North Carolina; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Durham, NC is seeking a 1st shift CNC Machine Repair Technician II to join our maintenance team. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to work orders on facility machine tools in an industrial environment.

This intermediate role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of facilities or equipment maintenance experience. Candidates must pass a pre-employment test, lift up to 50 lbs, and work safely with PPE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment test.
• Must work safely with PPE and lifting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct safety-related issues and evaluate equipment failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial electrical controls and systems.
• Respond to work orders and communicate with customers on service status.
• Read and interpret mechanical/electrical schematics and prints.
• Operate diagnostic hardware and hand tools to repair equipment.
• Maintain schedules and adapt to varying shifts and overtime.
• Perform general maintenance as required.

Skills

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in industrial electrical

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a 1st shift CNC Machine Repair Technician II to join our team in Durham, NC.

• Typical work hours are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM; hours may vary based on business demand.

This position is responsible for providing an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance on the facility machine tool equipment in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and corrects any safety-related issues and performs independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag-out procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance on industrial electrical control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance with codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment.
• Troubleshooting of basic electrical components.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Differentiates between cause types when troubleshooting among products, process, mechanical, and electrical contributors.
• Reads and interprets mechanical and electrical schematics/prints.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Two years of experience maintaining buildings, facilities, or equipment in a large commercial or industrial environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization, must be authorized to work in the US. Note - U.S Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to regularly lift to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
• Special Requirements:
• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in industrial electrical or a related field.
• Experience working safely with 480V 3 phase circuits.
• Some experience troubleshooting motor controls.
• Knowledge with troubleshooting PLC logic is helpful.
• Knowledge of VFD’s.
• Experience working with a PC-based work order opening, closing and time reporting system.
• Capable of utilizing a building automation system to track building conditions and the operation of production equipment.

Compensation Details

$24

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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

08/05/2026 - 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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