Motor Equip Body Mechanic, Metal (Travel)

Amentum

Amentum

Location

Texarkana, TX, 75501

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

12 April 2026

Motor Equip Body Mechanic, Metal (Travel)

Up to 90% travel required.

The Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic repairs damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and light trucks according to repair manuals, using hand tools and power tools, removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window, seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fender, positions block against surface of dented area and beats opposite surface to remove dents using hammer, and fills depressions with solder or other plastic material. This worker removes damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches and cutting torch, and bolts or welds replacement, straightens bent frames, using hydraulic jack and pulling device, files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. Refinishes repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander, aims headlights, aligns wheels, bleeds hydraulic brake system, and may paint surface after performing body repairs.

Assignments will involve responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project. Supervisor outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches; completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. Receives technical advice and/or guidance from supervisor and/or appropriate subject matter experts/professionals. May plan schedule and assist with directing the work of lower or lateral level technicians. May train and be assisted by lower level technicians. Duties will be varied. Essential Responsibilities:

Performs journeyman welding in maintenance and repair shops on parts and bodies for mobile industrial equipment. Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs metal body parts necessary to recondition and modify mobile and non-mobile equipment. Modify body parts. Install items required by various Maintenance Work Order Requests (MWOR's), such as cabs, cowls, aprons, doors, bodies, hoods, various metal containers and frames. Provide coordination, on-the-job assistance, and/or limited technical direction to employees performing similar work. Plan and schedule work from authorized work orders and perform quality assurance and quality control functions in process and upon completion. Perform routine and non-routine troubleshooting/problem identification and resolution. Respond to various types of emergencies and provide assistance as appropriate based on skills, knowledge, and ability. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Typical shop environment with no unusual hazards, frequent lifting to 20-50 pounds, kneeling, standing, and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Other Responsibilities: Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED and specific training and thorough knowledge in the particular area of facility maintenance, plus a broad knowledge of other disciplines such as general math, etc.
  • Minimum qualifications of five (5) years documented, verifiable work experience in the metal mechanic field.
  • This position will require a pre-employment test of structural welding abilities based on customer requirements, prints and materials used.
  • Good written and spoken communication and analytical skills and a working knowledge of basic computer systems and software programs is required.
  • Must have a valid and current state driver's license.
  • Must understand and be able to use Technical Manuals.
  • Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
  • Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
  • Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required.
  • Must be available for any shift. Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.

NOTE: This position is expected to travel up to 90%.

Compensation Details: $29.13 plus per diem when traveling

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

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.

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