Machinery Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Machinery Maintenance Mechanic to join Amentum’s team in Kampala, supporting a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment to ensure operational readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Order parts and perform both preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, analyze reports and provide recommendations.
• Guide other mechanics on inspection methods and maintenance procedures.
• Perform expert-level technical troubleshooting and quality checks on work in progress and completed tasks.
• Assess equipment safety and suggest design modifications.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience as a mechanic working with automobiles and heavy equipment.
• Valid passport with at least one year remaining and ability to obtain required visas.
• Ability to read, speak and comprehend English for contract requirements.
• Pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout deployment.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of automobiles and heavy machinery.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Use of a variety of test equipment.
• Interpretation of manufacturers’ repair manuals, schematics, engineering drawings and diagnostic codes.