Facilities Maintenance Assistant II

Amentum; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Facilities Maintenance Assistant II for night shift. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, including CNC machines, robotics, conveyors, and coolant systems. The role supports a 24/7 operation and may involve overtime and weekend shifts.

Entry-level position with safety-focused environment. Ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1–3 years industrial maintenance exposure; training will be provided to develop

Qualifications

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 1–3 years of work experience in general maintenance repair in an industrial environment or equivalent.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in CMMS.
• Respond to work orders and provide basic troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
• Assist with safety compliance and proper PPE use.
• Coordinate with other technicians and management to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• May train other technicians and provide guidance as needed.

Education

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant II to join our team in Winston Salem, NC!

• M-F 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3rd Shift)
• Hours may vary based on business demand.
• Weekend hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation.

This entry level position specializes in DCR – Drain, Clean, and Refill CNC Machines to remove and recycle coolant, clean the machine of metal chips, and refill with coolant. It also involves changing machine filters and other duties assigned to keep machines running at their optimum. Technicians are responsible for providing an entry level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive and corrective maintenance on the production equipment and systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. Perform all aspects of preventive and corrective maintenance on all production related industrial systems as instructed, including, but not limited to: CNC machinery, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and coolant systems.

Works alongside other skilled technicians. Effectively communicates with the site maintenance management team, solves basic intermediate electrical and mechanical problems, and provides solutions to manufacturing problems. The Maintenance Assistant Technician identifies any safety-related issues and corrects or escalates them as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Work alongside the technician’s workforce in the following:

• Performance of preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Respond to and provide service and feedback to management on all work orders while assuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations.
• 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.
• Prepare/complete assigned tasks in conformance with applicable procedure requirements provided by the supervisor.
• Coordinates work with others in discipline groups and other discipline groups on the project.
• Responsible for neatness and accuracy of work.
• May train other technicians.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to less experienced personnel.
• Perform other tasks as requested by management.
• Maintain good Attendance, Punctuality, and work ethic

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 1 – 3 Years of work experience preferred performing general maintenance repair in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information:

• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, 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 regularly 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 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.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.
• Ability to perform Geometric checks and adjustments on CNC machines

Compensation Details:

21.00

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:

09/03/2026 - 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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