Deck Machinery (Mechanical) Engineering Technician

Amentum is seeking Deck Machinist Mate for MARMC Code 255 to provide technical services and assessments on US Navy Auxiliary equipment. The candidate will operate, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, onboard maintenance training, assessment, inspection, grooming, on Sliding Pad Eyes, Boat Davits, Cranes, Capstans, Antenna Tilting Groups, and Chocks.

Job responsibilities:

• Conduct specified engineering/technical evaluations and perform equipment functional checks.
• Perform troubleshooting, testing, analysis, operational oversight, maintenance oversight, diagnose operational faults for installed US Navy systems.
• Provide training to ship's force personnel as an integral part of everyday shipboard task in the operation, repair, maintenance, and logistics support of the listed systems.
• Provide support for shipboard Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) tasks including, bt not limited to, Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRA), Combat Systems Command Control Communications and Computer Readiness assessments (CRA), Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) programs, and Fleet Tech Assist (FTA) events. scheduling, coordination, and documentation for the MARMC technical assistance and assessment support process.
• Assist ship's force technicians and government personnel, at assigned locations, to analyze and resolve malfunctions detected during equipment operation, maintenance, and/or testing.
• Analyze equipment operational and inspection date to determine the source of the fault, recommend repair, and assist with corrective actions.
• Advising equipment/system engineering changes toward improving quality and reliability.
• Facilitating installations, maintenance, repair actions.
• Able to observe operation of the equipment to witness full range of performance, where possible, and note conditions and parameters for any out of specification readings and/or degradations.
• Must be familiar with the use of measuring/test equipment required in the performance of troubleshooting duties. This includes, but is not limited to dial indicators, milliamp process clamp meters, digital insulation testers, Infra-Red (IR) thermometer, clamp on current meter, digital tachometer, multimeter, etc.
• Provide on-the-job training to Ship's Force personnel in the operation, troubleshooting, root cause identification, accomplishment of repairs and testing of the assigned equipment.
• Must be able to document and submit written feedback to correct errors/omissions in equipment documentation (technical manuals, Preventive Maintenance Systems (PMS) cards, Allowance Parts Lists (APLs), ship's drawings, schematics, etc.) uncovered during the accomplishment of shipboard related tasking.
• provide written/oral debriefs to the ship's Chief Engineer (CHENG) and/or other designated Officer of all actions taken and the status of the equipment and/or system. The completion of all jobs will be followed up with a Technical Assistance Visit Report (TAVR) and a copy provided to all appropriate stake holders as determined by the applicable Auxiliaries Division Branch Head.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time hands-on technician-level experience, within the last 7 years working on (i.e., proof of expertise operating, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and assessing US Navy Auxiliary equipment including, but not limited to) Sliding Pad Eyes, Boat Davits,, Cranes, Capstans, Antenna Tilting Groups, Chocks, Boat Davit Cranes, Cargo Cranes, and Knuckle-Boom Cranes.
• Demonstrated experience working in the official capacity of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Sliding Pad Eyes, Boat Davits, Cranes, Capstans, Antenna Tilting Groups, Chocks, Boat Davit Cranes, Cargo Cranes, and Knuckle-Boom Cranes. for a US Navy Engineering Activity, US Navy Shipboard Engineering Department, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or industrial/commercial equivalent is also required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, ship visit procedures, and post-visit reporting methods.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, assessing, and inspecting shipboard systems and equipment.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for identifying causes of equipment casualties.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret wiring diagrams, control schematics, and piping drawings.
• Demonstrated recent experience (within two years) maintaining and operating Sliding Pad Eyes, Boat Davits, Cranes, Capstans, Antenna Tilting Groups, Chocks, Boat Davit Cranes, Cargo Cranes, and Knuckle-Boom Cranes.
• Demonstrated computer/laptop hardware and software proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Provide strong organizational and technical skills and the ability to perform detail-oriented work. Furthermore, the contractor shall be self-motivated, customer oriented, possess strong analytic and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Possess the ability to review, update, and close assigned jobs in the prescribed government database.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:
$36.00 - 41.00

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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
06/01/2026 - 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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