Machinery Maintenance Mechanic – US Navy Program

About the role

Amentum is seeking a skilled Machinery Maintenance Mechanic to support a unique US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment in a remote, demanding environment.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on vehicles and heavy machinery, order parts, and perform repairs.
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to reactive maintenance needs.
• Instruct other mechanics on vehicle inspection methods and review inspection reports.
• Recommend maintenance actions, design modifications, and safety improvements.
• Conduct quality checks on work in progress and upon completion.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience in a mechanic role.
• Ability to work long hours in adverse weather and hazardous conditions.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Test equipment operation
• Repair manual interpretation
• Schematics reading
• Diagnostic code analysis