• Mechanical Maintenance Technician III

    Amentum (Decatur, IL)


    Amentum is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join our manufacturing team for 3rd shift, in Decatur, IL- 10pm- 6:30am!

     

    The Industrial Maintenance Apprentice will have the opportunity to assist and job shadow senior technicians, improving job skill and industry exposure while performing preventive maintenance on a wide variety of facility and process related equipment, such as industrial electrical systems and lighting, overhead doors, pumps and motors, valves, conveyors, motors, pumps, electrical control systems, automated equipment and piping, etc.

    Responsibilities:

    + Conducts planned preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventative maintenance actions (lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.) as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

    + Reviews and submits work order updates to planner scheduler.

    + 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 a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.

    + Operates a PC with Microsoft Office Suite programs.

    + Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

    Minium Requirements:

    Compensation Details:

    28:00-32:00

     

    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:

    01/08/2026 - 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) .