Automotive Mechanic

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Automotive Mechanic to support a government contract based at Bangor Base Washington. Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense. Our facilities team serves a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions, including all types of submarines, aircraft carriers, and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Summary/General Description Of Job:

The Automotive Mechanic repairs automobiles, trucks, buses and other vehicles. Test drives vehicles and checks components, using equipment diagnostic devices.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Inspects, maintains, modifies, and repairs all types of gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, including autos, light trucks, manlifts; electric, diesel and gasoline forklifts.

• Determines general condition of vehicles or equipment, nature of malfunctions, and extent of needed repair, using equipment such as aligning machines, test equipment, gauges, oscilloscopes, stroboscopes, dynamometers, wheel balancing, etc.

• Checks condition and replaces all fluids, coolants, and lubricants as needed. Repairs vehicles by removing, disassembling, repairing, and replacing parts, and cleaning, reassembling, and replacing assemblies.

• Uses hoists, hand tools, power tools, and power equipment such as valve re-facing machines, brake drum lathes, aligning machines, etc.

• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment.

• Performs general preventive maintenance as assigned.

• Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment.

• Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

Accountable For:

• The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the automotive field.

• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.

• Timely and cost effective performance of duties.

• Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.

• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.

• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.

• Having the ability to work well under pressure.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

• Four years' experience as automotive mechanic in commercial or governmental repair work.

• Must have full knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot and repair both gasoline and light duty diesel-powered internal combustion engines, associated power trains, brake systems, and all other vehicular component parts.

• Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.

• Must obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations.

• Must possess valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.

• Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

• Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.

• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.

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

Other Information:

• Wages $39.70 per hour

• Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense. Our facilities team serves a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions.

• Benefits package with United Steelworkers which can exceed $10/hour, includes:- Paid vacation. Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years.- Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.- Pension and 401K- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance- 11 Paid Holidays

Compensation Details:

$39.70

Original Posting:

02/19/2026 - 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.

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