Fabrication Technician

PAE Government Services Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Fabrication Technician to maintain, repair, and fabricate modular shelter structures and associated equipment. You will inspect, assemble, and prepare assets for transport while following published orders and technical directives.

The role requires the ability to read technical data and drawings, operate material handling equipment, and obtain a U.S. Public Trust clearance. Work is outdoors and may require TDY and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand technical data, measurements and drawings.
• Maximo experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, inspects, fabricates, and maintains BEAR assets and shelter structures per standards.
• Operates material handling equipment and uses hand tools safely.
• Prepares documentation including work orders and shipping paperwork.
• Ensures safety standards and environmental compliance.
• May TDY to various operation areas as required.

Skills

Maximo experience

Forklift operation

Reading technical data

English communication

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Purpose and Scope

The Fabrication Technician maintains, packs and inventories prefabricated modular metal soft wall / hard wall structures, wooden, masonry and associated equipment. Performs sheet metal skin repairs to shelter equipment and fabricates repairs to components of shelter and utility systems. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Essential Responsibilities

Repairs, inspects, fabricates, cleans, operates, maintains, corrosion controls, and reconstitutes BEAR order of Battle (BOB) assets/equipment in accordance with Maintenance Action Sheets, Technical Orders, Manuals, Checklists, Regulations, Maintenance Action Sheets, and Unit Type Code (UTC) Configuration listings. Performs inspections, maintenance and repairs on ferrous and non-ferrous metal prefabricated shelter structures to include the assembly and dismantling of shelters. Implements sheet metal repair schemes to container internal and external skins. Orders, and fits replacement structural components. Performs repair tasks including the fabrication of patches, minor panel beating, and filling, the replacement of riveted nuts, cam locks and hi-loc rivets and nut plates. Prepares and completes documentation including Work Orders, USAF Supply, and company forms and updates Maximo. Prepares assets/equipment for air/sea/road haul shipments IAW Technical Orders, Manuals, Checklist, Regulations, Maintenance Action Sheets and UTC Configuration listings. Performs servicing and/or maintenance of in-use assets as required. Repairs, inspects, cleans, operates and maintain contingency plumbing facilities such as Laundry, Kitchen, Latrines and Showers. Fabricates and repairs wooden storage and shipping containers and supports related trades in all aspects pertaining to sheet metal and carpentry requirements. May be required to assist in other departments when directed or requested to accomplish a specific task or project. Performs other skilled or unskilled jobs as directed by the Supervisor Performs Temporary Duty (TDY) in the Area of Operations as required by USAF tasking. Operates material handling equipment as required. Ensures all tools, personnel protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure, and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies. Conforms to Amentum and USAFE safety, hazardous materials, and quality standards. Assists in the erection, construction and operation of BEAR shelter systems and associated equipment to support real world exercises and contingencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read, and write English at a beginner level. Must be able to read and understand technical data, measurements and engineering drawings for construction, repair of portable building facilities and operating instructions pertaining to Civil Engineering and BOB assets and related equipment or similar Department of Defense Agencies Contingency Systems preferred. Maximo experience preferred. Must possess a valid home country driver’s license and ability to obtain host nation driver’s license. Must be able to operate material handling equipment Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance. NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Work is mainly performed outdoors in all types of weather, and employee may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures. Employee will also work in an environment that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated, is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, and taste or smell. Frequently lifts items weighing 40-45 pounds and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Communication with supervisors, coworkers, vendors and representatives from other Departments or locations to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and accept information to develop repair procedures, perform welding and fabrication functions. Communication may require multiple styles including orally, written, or electronically (e-mail), or at times a combination of several forms. Requires the ability to provide accurate written repair estimates including labor, material, and estimate time of completion. Assists in training coworkers in repair and/or metal fabrication. The Fabricator Technician is supervised by a Lead or Superintendent supervisor who reviews work through spot check observation, conferences, problems encountered, and overall results achieved. Employee may be required to work days other than Monday through Friday and are subject to night and swing shift assignments. Must wear specialized safety equipment such as respirators and protective clothing in performing duties. Special attention must be used when completing repairs due to potential fire/explosion hazards, including fuels, oils, and unknown hazards.

Compensation Details

Hourly 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

Original Posting

05/14/2026 - 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

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters

Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑case basis.

Company Overview

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/