CNC/Automation Technician V

Job description

Amentum is seeking a 1st shift highly advanced Maintenance Technician V to join our Industrial CNC/Automation Equipment Maintenance Team in Springdale, Ohio! Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm; hours may vary based on business demand. This position is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting, servicing and documenting the electrical and controls needs of process / production equipment in an industrial environment. This position is also responsible for: Maintains, improves, and participates in developing CNC, control systems, programming ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, GE, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, and PLC-5) and HMI. Works with Allen Bradley, controls and instrumentation such as thermocouples and transducers, as well as primary voltages up to and including 480v. Provides instruction, mentors and trains less skilled technicians as needed. Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve complex electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems Demonstrates ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. Performs General Maintenance of equipment as required. Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role. Responsibilities: Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs process/production machines, equipment and related electrical equipment, such as electrical control circuits from 24v up to and including 480v AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary. Calibrates instrumentation equipment and controls for optimum performance. Procures parts from crib systems, OEM or authorized vendors. Identifies and documents cost savings. Develops and monitors work assignments and coaches as appropriate. Utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills to complete assignments. Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements. Performs preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards. Recommends activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. 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 various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions. Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work. Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. Exhibits strong leadership skills, ownership, leading by example, well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication skills, etc. Promotes and adheres to the Amentum Safety Structure. Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor Assist with Root Cause Analysis. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent. 6 years of experience performing electrical mechanical maintenance and repair on production equipment in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. 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: Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement. Some tasks will require the ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during a workday. Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen. Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents. Requires ability to attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum, customer and/or vendor locations in the area, as well as some air travel to more distant locations. Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings and presentations. Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line. Requires some moving of light to medium weight materials into desks, filing cabinets and other storage locations. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanical, related technical program, or demonstrated equivalent. Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing industrial production systems such as conveyors, Coolant systems to OEM specifications. Experience trouble shooting CNC machine tools and other complex mechanical systems. Experience troubleshooting robotic control systems, such as Fanuc, ABB, etc. Experience with alignments and timing machines using Precision calibration tools. Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Experience troubleshooting and repairing cranes and hoists. Experience utilizing measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, various type gauges, and calibers to set tolerances to OEM Specifications. NFPA-70E Training Other Attributes: Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends. Compensation Details: $ 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: 06/25/2026 - 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 at Labor Laws Posters .