Amentum · 1 month ago
CNC Technician IV - 1st Shift
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmentum is seeking a CNC Machine Repair Technician IV to join their Facilities – Operations and Maintenance team in Durham, NC. The role involves troubleshooting, servicing, and optimizing automated equipment while mentoring less skilled technicians and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair specialized mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment across the facility
Perform and assist with the alignment and leveling of CNC machinery to ensure optimal performance
Communicate detailed updates on ongoing repairs to ensure smooth shift transitions
Collaborate with Facilities Engineers and external vendors to resolve complex technical issues
Provide technical support during the installation or rearrangement of production equipment
Continuously seek professional growth through available training and self-study in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems
Actively participate in customer lead Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and productivity
Fulfill all other assigned duties and support team-based operations to meet the needs of the customer
Works with AC/DC control voltage’s from (12-24V) through medium voltage motor controls and 480 volts, 3 phase
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs Machine Tools and equipment
Must understand and be capable of instrumentation and equipment calibration, for optimum performance
Reads and understands electrical/electronic and mechanical schematics
Demonstrates through understanding of AC/DC motor control
Demonstrates thorough understanding of hydraulic and pneumatics as related to electronic controls
Identifies, reviews, and recommends activities and upgrades/retrofits to improve maintenance and operation methods and equipment performance
Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements
Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance with codes, regulations and industry standards
Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations
Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as performing job hazard analysis, following lockout/Tag out procedures, and wearing PPE as required
Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help troubleshooting and repair
Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work
Demonstrates a high level of urgency and flexibility to meet emerging business needs
Exhibits strong leadership skills, such as motivation, delegation, ownership, leading by example, well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication skills, etc
Possesses the ability to lead complex technical work utilizing a wide variety of resources, including computers
Cutting or grinding processes is highly desirable
Able and willing to work in a tobacco-free environment and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) with or without reasonable accommodation
Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial machinery maintenance with strong troubleshooting skills (electrical, electronic, and mechanical)
Must be capable of providing instruction, mentoring and training 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
Ability to identify troubleshoot and correct any operational or safety-related issues and perform independent equipment root cause evaluations to identify potential equipment failures
Identifies and reports cost savings for documentation
Troubleshoot and repair specialized mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment across the facility
Perform and assist with the alignment and leveling of CNC machinery to ensure optimal performance
Communicate detailed updates on ongoing repairs to ensure smooth shift transitions
Collaborate with Facilities Engineers and external vendors to resolve complex technical issues
Provide technical support during the installation or rearrangement of production equipment
Continuously seek professional growth through available training and self-study in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems
Actively participate in customer lead Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and productivity
Fulfill all other assigned duties and support team-based operations to meet the needs of the customer
Works with AC/DC control voltage's from (12-24V) through medium voltage motor controls and 480 volts, 3 phase
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs Machine Tools and equipment
Must understand and be capable of instrumentation and equipment calibration, for optimum performance
Reads and understands electrical/electronic and mechanical schematics
Demonstrates through understanding of AC/DC motor control
Demonstrates thorough understanding of hydraulic and pneumatics as related to electronic controls
Identifies, reviews, and recommends activities and upgrades/retrofits to improve maintenance and operation methods and equipment performance
Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements
Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance with codes, regulations and industry standards
Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations
Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as performing job hazard analysis, following lockout/Tag out procedures, and wearing PPE as required
Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help troubleshooting and repair
Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work
Demonstrates a high level of urgency and flexibility to meet emerging business needs
Exhibits strong leadership skills, such as motivation, delegation, ownership, leading by example, well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication skills, etc
Possesses the ability to lead complex technical work utilizing a wide variety of resources, including computers
Able and willing to work in a tobacco-free environment and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) with or without reasonable accommodation
Requires the ability to regularly lift 50 lbs
Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift
Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift
Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift
Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift
Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift
Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift
Requires the ability to safely operate an Ariel Lift
Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife
Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding
Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement
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 databases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents
Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress
Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings and presentations
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
Cutting or grinding processes is highly desirable
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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