Machinist

Amentum • Remote (United States) • 3m ago

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Position Responsibilities:

Operates a full range of machine shop equipment including but not limited to Summit 16B engine lathe, Sharp 2480V heavy duty lathe, Sharp VH3 milling machine, steel band saws, boring, honing, and surfacing machines.

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to all machine shop equipment.

Performs alignment procedures on the machines.

May perform work involved in fabrication, modification, or repair of equipment used for scientific research projects.

Performs machine shop work as necessary for vehicle and construction equipment repair.

Performs machine shop work as required by other McMurdo-based work centers.

Complies with all ASC Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.

Maintains a safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

High School diploma or GED

Four years of experience as a Machinist is required.

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 and design of prototypes.

Physical and/or Other Requirements:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.

Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.