Production Maintenance Technician IV

Amentum; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician IV to join our team in Waukesha, WI. You will respond to work orders, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, PLC and CNC machinery, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and coolant systems.

You will read blueprints, communicate with the team, identify safety issues, and maintain records. The role requires five to seven years of experience in industrial maintenance, ability to work at heights

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to work in aerial lift up to 30 feet.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot industrial equipment such as pumps, bearings, blowers, fans, gearboxes, air handlers.

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.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

CNC machinery

Job description

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

• Work schedule is AWS days;
• Hourly Range: $ 30 - $38 per hour

We are seeking Production Maintenance Technicians. 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

• High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Five to seven 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.

Compensation Details

$30 - $38

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

07/23/2026 - 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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