Production Maintenance Technician

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: 06/30/2026 - 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. 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