Mechanical Maintenance Technician IV- Decatur, IL
Posted: October 06, 2025
Company: Amentum
Employer Type: Other
Position Type: Full Time
Job Type:
Experience Level: Mid Level
Certification Required: Other
Education Required: High School/GED
City: DECATUR
County: MACON
Salary Range: $45000-$55000
This maintenance mechanic is responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility mechanical equipment and systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot ventilation equipment, pumps, fans, etc. in an industrial environment. Strong mechanical and welding skills are required. Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician IV must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs facility mechanical systems; pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC equipment, blowers, and fans.
- Perform welding and fabrication, including building custom fixtures, fabricating brackets, and fabricating maintenance parts or “one off” parts. Performs maintenance on various welders as needed.
- Troubleshoots and repairs commercial doors, including those made by Rytek, DoorMan, Mega Door, DynaCo Doors, and similar manufacturers.
- Troubleshoots and repairs heat exchange equipment.
- Performs basic pipefitting repairs.
- Troubleshoots and repairs basic electrical issues.
- Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.
- Assists in the movement of machines/fixtures, materials, and equipment as required.
- Performs preventive maintenance 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 measures 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 in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Desired Skills
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Five years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent
- Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
Additional Information:
- 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
Other Attributes:
- Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.
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