Industrial Maintenance Technician II - 1st Shift

Amentum; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician II for our manufacturing facility in Waukesha, WI. This role supports a team of multi-skilled technicians and focuses on preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs in an industrial environment.

Work is Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm) with overtime as needed. The position requires 0–2 years’ industrial maintenance experience and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while complying with safety guidelines and PPE

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience 0–2 years.
• Able to perform basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders with limited troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production and facilities equipment.
• Inspect sprockets, chains, motors, gearboxes, bearings and related mechanisms.
• Lubricate moving parts and change filters as required.
• Collect data for predictive maintenance analyses (oil, vibration, infrared).
• Operate tools and diagnostic equipment to complete tasks.
• Follow safety guidelines, including lockout/tagout and PPE.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician II to join our team of multi-skilled technicians in a manufacturing facility in Waukesha, WI

• Work Schedule is Monday – Friday, 1st Shift ; 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, workdays and hours may vary based on critical business demand. Must be willing to work overtime when required.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician II is responsible for providing an entry-level of experience in responding to work orders with limited troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance on the production and facilities equipment, fixtures and systems in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; performing inspections; checking sprockets, chains, motors, gearboxes, bearings and related mechanisms in an industrial production setting; lubrication; cleaning; filter changes; and minor repairs to equipment. Other responsibilities include data gathering for predictive maintenance technologies including oil analysis, vibration analysis, ultrasound analysis and infrared thermography analysis. Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricants.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform corrective actions from findings generated from Predictive Maintenance technologies.
• Inspect and receive new Lubricant deliveries.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in CMMS
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Industrial maintenance experience 0 – 2 years

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• 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 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.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Compensation Details:

18-24

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:

09/04/2026 - 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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