Tool & Fixture Machinist IV - 1st Shift

Amentum is seeking a 1st shift Tool & Fixture Machinist to join our team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians in Lafayette, IN.

• Typical work schedule is 1st shift; 06:30 AM – 3:00 PM; hours may vary based on critical business demands and may include call-ins or after hour repairs as needed to support production.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Operates a full range of machine shop equipment including but not limited to Kent engine lathes, Sharp 3080V heavy duty lathe, Sharp VH3 milling machine, TRAK DPM5, steel band saws, boring, honing, and surfacing machines.   
• Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical systems control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).  
• Performs alignment procedures on the machines.  
• May perform work involved in fabrication, modification, or repair of equipment used for research test and evaluation projects.  
• Performs machine shop work as necessary for tooling and production support equipment.
• Performs machine shop work as required by production and re-work facility requirements.  
• Complies with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.  
• Assists the team with maintaining, operating and troubleshooting mechanical systems and equipment such as pumps, bearings, blowers, fans, gearboxes, conveyors and other equipment as required. 
• 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.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. 
• Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
• 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.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED 
• Five years of experience as a tool and fixture maker or machinist in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expected Skills and Competencies: 

• Must be innovative and creative in adapting available materials and parts to meet a wide range of needs and applications.  
• Must be proficient in layout, test fit and design of prototypes.  

Physical and/or Other Requirements: 

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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 use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.   
• 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.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.  May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Special Requirements:

• 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.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a CNC production environment.
• Experience with welding, cutting, brazing, etc.
• Experience in operations and maintenance in an industrial, large commercial, or logistics distribution environment.
• Experience safely utilizing a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, email, etc.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment, including applying proper safety practices and following procedures while performing maintenance tasks.

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.