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The Machinist/Tool and Die Maker/ Aerospace Structural Welder, is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Advises on metals machining, designing, and production problems. Designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauges, cutting tools, metal dies, or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material and fixtures to facilitate metal working operations.

+ Performs metals technology shop calculations such as determining cutting speeds, feeds, and settings.

+ Uses manual and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) metal working machines to manufacture and repair cams, gears, slots, and keyways for aircraft components, machine repair and aerospace support equipment.

+ Writes programs for CNC machines using manual and Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD- CAM) methods.

+ Checks completed components and determines serviceability in accordance with drawings and specifications.

+ Disassembles, assembles, and fits component parts using specialized fasteners. Uses metal working equipment and tools to produce surface finishing specifications for components. Extracts broken or damaged screws, nuts, bolts, and aircraft hardware.

+ Checks components for wear tolerances by using precision measuring devices and tools.

+ Enters required data on aircraft forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System.

+ Performs structural fusion welding on aircraft/aircraft components and aerospace ground support equipment in accordance with (IAW) technical data.

+ Must have knowledge to select the correct filler materials and shielding gases when producing flight critical welds.

+ Clean parts utilizing liquid, vapor and sand blasting equipment.

+ Read and understand engineering or mechanical drawings/blueprints.

+ Required to fabricate, manufacture, weld, braze, silver solder, cut, preheat-post heat, bend, and saw in the correct sequence to perform welding projects without direct supervision.

+ Design/repair special trailers and stands used in aircraft maintenance.

+ Perform heat-treating, tempering, annealing, stress relief, and artificial ageing of aerospace metals, tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures IAW technical data.

+ Set up and operate the following equipment: Stationary and mobile MIG, TIG, and Arc welders, plasma arc cutter, oxyacetylene cutting torch, heat-treating ovens.

+ Must be able to maintain certification requirements I/A/W AFI 21-105, T.O. 00-25-252 and Military Specifications 1595 in the following materials: Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, and Inconel.

+ May perform duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector and may perform weld training and re-certification official in various welding processes.

+ Knowledge of hazards of explosive gasses, hazardous rays, and fumes, along with proper handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.

+ Shall perform other duties as assigned with provided training to include TDY and travel.

+ Must be able to work, days, swings, nights, and/or weekend shifts as required.

+ Must maintain training qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

+ Demonstrated working knowledge of welding and machine shop practices/procedures.

+ Must have the ability to read and interpret technical data.

+ Must meet physical requirements, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. **Note:** US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain US Secret Security Clearance.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain and flight line driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ A minimum of 5 years’ working knowledge is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

**HIRING HOURLY RANGE:** $50.44

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com .

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:

01/07/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .