Industrial Automation Service Technician 2

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Amentum is a multifaceted supplier specializing in providing and managing maintenance and engineering technical support services for commercial and industrial critical facilities. Employing over 50,000 people in 85 Countries, your growth and possibilities within our company are endless.

As an Amentum employee you can enjoy:
•    Benefits beginning Day 1
•    Growth opportunities
•    Safe work environment
•    Team focused environment

Amentum is seeking a 2nd Shift Industrial Automation Service Technician II to join our team in Lafayette, IN!

Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (hours may vary based on business needs)

This position is responsible for providing an intermediate-to-advanced level of expertise in diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment tools and related automation equipment. The role focuses on equipment reliability, corrective repair, and preventive maintenance—not CNC operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial automated equipment and tools, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Identify and correct safety issues; conduct independent equipment evaluations to prevent failures.
• Follow all safety procedures, including JHA, LOTO, and PPE requirements.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial automated equipment using the CMMS system.
• Respond to work orders and communicate repair status, recommendations, and actions taken.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance practices and equipment performance.
• Analyze root causes of machine failures involving electrical controls, mechanical assemblies, product/process issues, or software/logic errors.
• Read and interpret complex mechanical, electrical, and industrial automated equipment controls schematics.
• Use diagnostic tools, meters, laptop-based service software, and handheld tools to complete repairs.
• Maintain schedule flexibility while prioritizing customer and production needs
• Perform general equipment maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in industrial equipment repair, machine tool maintenance, or facilities maintenance in a large industrial/commercial environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work at heights up to 30 ft using lifts.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment substance test.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. Citizenship required for facility access).
• Ability to obtain a security access badge.
• Ability to work overtime, alternate shifts, weekends, holidays when required.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift to 50 lbs.
• Frequent climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and repetitive motion.
• Extensive walking throughout the facility.
• Ability to differentiate wire-coding colors.
• Ability to use approved tools including utility knives.
• Professional interaction with customers during stressful conditions.

Special Requirements:

• Use of PPE including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage job-related stress while maintaining performance standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in industrial electrical, mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience with 480V 3-phase equipment, motor controls, and industrial electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial automated equipment motors, drives, encoders, PLC interfaces, and control systems.
• Experience using PC-based CMMS systems for work orders and time reporting.

Compensation Details:

$25.00 - $27.00

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:

10/01/2026 - 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.