Automotive Fabrication Technician

Posted:
4/3/2026, 3:41:33 AM

Location(s):
Lamu County, Kenya

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Automotive Fabrication Technician to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Disassemble, repair and reassemble vehicles that have been in accidents.
Fabricate body parts and brackets out of aluminum and steel.
Work with the body/paint technician to bring the vehicle to like new condition.
Assist management in estimating damages and writing the accident quote.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Proficient in aluminum and steel sheet and structural welding
Ability to weld iron, steel, and aluminum piping.
Ability to operate an electric over hydraulic shear and brake.
Ability to stick weld, tig weld, and mig weld.
Ability to use a plasma cutter and acetylene/oxygen torches.
Ability to use welding procedures for different types of aluminum and steel.
Limited electrical knowledge needed.
Must have hand tools and welding mask and gloves and proper steel toe shoes wear.
Ability to work under limited supervision

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.

Thorough knowledge of different types of compositions of aluminum and steel. Steel and aluminum structure certification is preferable.
Ability to make parts out of flat sheeting.
Ability to minimize material waste.
Must have a complete understanding of metallurgy.
3 years in welding/fabrication in the fabrication and body welding or automotive/truck repair business
Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Valid country driver's license and passport.
Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide)

Physical requirements

Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
Frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
Frequently lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 45 pounds.
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.

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. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. 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 job

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Automotive Fabrication Technician

Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

Frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.

Frequently lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 45 pounds.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.

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