Production Maintenance Technician

Amentum; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Production Maintenance Technician in Waukesha, WI to maintain production equipment, troubleshoot complex systems, and support continuous manufacturing operations. You will work on pumps, motors, PLC/CNC machinery, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and conveyors, ensuring safety and reliability.

Typical hours are AWS night shift 6:00pm–6:00am with overtime as needed; the role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience maintaining industrial production equipment.
• Ability to work in aerial lift or scissor lift up to 30 feet.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot pumps, bearings, blowers, fans, gearboxes, air handlers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and communicate with team and customer.
• Read blueprints and technical manuals and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Operate production machines and tools and document production results.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprints/Schematics

Safety awareness

Education

Tools

Pumps

Motors

PLC

CNC machinery

Robotics

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Conveyors

Coolant systems

Job description

• Dental insurance

Amentum is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to join our team in Waukesha, WI.

Typically hours are AWS night shift 6:00pm – 6:00 am, OT and shift may vary based on business need.

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Amentum is a multifaceted supplier specializing in providing and managing maintenance and engineering technical support services for commercial and industrial critical facilities.

We are fast-paced, agile, customer-centric, and fiercely committed problem-solvers. Our team is excited to help our customers solve todays and tomorrow’s problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together we’ll accomplish mission success.

As an Amentum employee you can enjoy:

• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• Team focused environment.

In this role you will be responsible for responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive and corrective maintenance in an industrial manufacturing environment on all production related industrial systems including, but not limited to pumps, motors, PLC and CNC machinery, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and coolant systems.

Effective communication with your team and the customer is critical to understand and solve complex electrical and mechanical problems. The Production Maintenance Mechanic identifies and corrects any safety-related issues and performs independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety protocols and maintains a safe work environment.
• Maintains and troubleshoots production equipment.
• Performs quality control checks on products.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Performs preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Operates various production machines and tools.
• Maintains accurate records of production processes and results.

Minimum Requirements

• Three to five years of experience performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on industrial manufacturing process / production equipment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot industrial equipment such as pumps, bearings, blowers, fans, gearboxes, air handlers, and other equipment as required.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check to obtain a security badge at our client's location.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to regularly lift to 50 lbs., the ability to regularly climb ladders and stairs, flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, and move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift. Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience performing maintenance on industrial manufacturing production equipment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Details

$25 -$33

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

09/30/2026 - 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..