Controls/CNC Technician III

Company: Amentum
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Amentum is seeking a Controls/CNC Technician III to join our 1st Shift industrial maintenance team in Lafayette, IN. Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00pm; hours may vary based on business demand. This position is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting, servicing, and documenting the electrical and controls needs of process / production equipment in an industrial environment. - Understands and participates in control systems, monitor/read ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, GE, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, and PLC-5) and HMI. - Works with Allen Bradley, controls, and instrumentation such as thermocouples and transducers, as well as primary voltages up to and including 480v. - Provides instruction, mentors and trains less skilled technicians as needed. - Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems - Demonstrates ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. - Performs General Maintenance of equipment as required. /n Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role. Responsibilities: - Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs process/production machines, equipment, and related electrical equipment, such as electrical control circuits from 24v up to and including 480v AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary. - Procures parts from crib systems, OEM or authorized vendors. - Identifies and documents cost savings. - Utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills in order to complete assignments. - Monitors site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements. - Performs preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). - Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards. - Recommends activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance. - Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. - Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. 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 various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions. - Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work. - Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. - Exhibits skills such as motivation, time management, ownership, well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication skills, etc. - Promotes and adheres to the Amentum Safety Structure. - Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor - Assist with Root Cause Analysis. /n Minimum Requirements: - High school diploma or GED. - 3 years of experience performing mechanical maintenance and repair on production equipment in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience. - Experience trouble shooting CNC machine tools and other complex mechanical systems. - Experience troubleshooting robotic control systems, such as Fanuc, ABB, etc. - Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. - Must be a U.S. Citizen /n Preferred Qualifications - Associates degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanical, or related technical program. Job equivalence/experience is considered. - Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production systems such as conveyors, Harpoon systems, Coolant systems to OEM specifications. - Experience with alignments and timing machines using Precision calibration tools. - Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, - Experience troubleshooting and repairing cranes and hoists. - Experience utilizing measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, various type gauges, and calibers to set tolerances to OEM Specifications. - Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends. /n 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.

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