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Amentum

Automotive Technician - $1K Signing bonus

Amentum, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120

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Automotive Garage Technician – Amentum

Position Overview

This role includes a $1,000 bonus and a shift premium for afternoon shifts (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.).

Our company is a world’s leading supplier of automotive test facilities, serving OEMs and motorsports clients globally. We design, build, operate, maintain, and manage a wide range of testing environments, including wind tunnels, emissions rooms, soak rooms, and more.

Shift Details

Afternoon shift (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.) with a potential transition from training days to afternoon shifts after a couple of months. Shift premium applies.

Responsibilities

Prep/de‑prep vehicles for wind tunnel instrumentation (installation/removal)

Operate wind tunnels and chassis dynos

Interface and support customers in the garage, soak rooms, and test cells

Respond to all radio calls as a first responder

Receive and release vehicles in the database

Maintain status of vehicles across multiple databases

Install and remove canopy from test vehicles

Wash vehicles as necessary

Support cold‑chamber defrost/defog testing

Provide driver support for test cells and soak rooms

Assist all technicians and keep garage areas clean and organized

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and/or Skill Requirements

High School Diploma

Availability for afternoon shift (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.)

General knowledge of automotive parts and basic electrical test methodologies

Basic computer and interfacing skills

General technical aptitude

Good customer‑service skills and attitude

Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years’ experience as an automotive mechanic or wind tunnel/dyno operator

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs. (60 % of time)

Safety glasses, gloves, hardened‑toe slip‑resistant shoes, and cold gear as required

Sitting (50 % of time), standing (50 %), bending (25 %), stooping (25 %)

High noise level requiring hearing protection (20 % of time)

Work Environment

Inside test facility (90 %)

Extreme temperatures ranging from –40 °F to 140 °F (limited exposure; 10 %)

Energized samples and rotating parts (50 %)

Occasional local travel (5 %)

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

Computers, copy machines, fax machines (25 %)

Low‑lift forklift (to be certified on site; 15 %)

Hand tools, multimeters, and other electrical diagnostic devices (10 %)

Criticality of Attendance

Regular 8‑hour days, Monday–Friday with occasional overtime and weekends

Excellent punctuality and consistent attendance required; future shift flexibility may be needed

Other Essential Functions

Must complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check

Altitude exam, audiogram, and power motor vehicle exam

Professional behavior at all times with customers, management, and coworkers

Clear, concise, and accurate communication in English (verbal and written)

Appropriate grooming and dress; no safety risks

Positive work atmosphere through professional behavior and communication

Dependable personal transportation to site required

Benefits

Full‑time position with standard benefits including health, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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