Machinery Maintenance Mechanic (WMS)-2 - 1st shift

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Machinery Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment. The role operates Monday-Thursday swing shift, with a not-to-exceed date of 30 June 2027.

Responsibilities include diagnosing trouble, disassembling/reassembling, replacing parts, testing operation with voltmeters, and recording maintenance. Applicants should have 2 years experience, a technical license if required, and be able to obtain a Public Trust US Government Clearance; US citizenship may

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of previous experience installing, servicing, and repairing machinery or mechanical equipment preferred.
• Appropriate technical license may be required depending on state or municipality.
• Training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Dismantle or partly dismantle machines and perform repairs that mainly involve the use of hand tools in scraping and fitting parts.
• Replace broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock, order the production of a replacement part by a machine shop, or send the machine to a machine shop for major repairs.
• Prepare written specifications for major repairs or for the production of parts ordered from machine shops, reassemble machines and make all necessary adjustments for operation.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.

Skills

Machine maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repairs

Testing tools

Education

Apprenticeship

Technical license

Tools

Voltmeters

Hand tools

Machine shop coordination

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

Position not-to-exceed (NTE) 30 June 2027

The Machinery Maintenance Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs machinery or mechanical equipment. The hours of operation will be Monday-Thursday swing shift.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Dismantle or partly dismantle machines and perform repairs that mainly involve the use of hand tools in scraping and fitting parts.
• Replace broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock, order the production of a replacement part by a machine shop, or send the machine to a machine shop for major repairs.
• Prepare written specifications for major repairs or for the production of parts ordered from machine shops, reassemble machines and make all necessary adjustments for operation.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge and ability to repair machines or systems using the applicable tools.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  

Experience & Education:

• Two (2) years of previous experience installing, servicing, and repairing machinery or mechanical equipment preferred.
• Appropriate technical license may be required depending on state or municipality.
• Training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Shop environment in with hazardous equipment, Moving MHE, obstacles and high volume of activity. Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds for short distances, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, have full dexterity, and correctable vision. Outside work in hot and cold or wet weather is often required. Work environment often has fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is loud. Protective devices are required to avoid injury.

In some location, this position requires the candidate to be available, on short notice, to work all shifts in multiple work areas as required. Frequent evenings and Saturday shifts may be required.

• Varies by contract but may include working in heat or cold conditions outdoors.
• Possible working in cramped spaces and during irregular hours
• Requires considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, standing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust US Government Clearance.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

$35.09

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:

11/10/2026 - 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.

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 atLabor Laws Posters.