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Maintenance Mechanic (Refrigeration) Apprentice

Pantex Plant
Amarillo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic (Refrigeration) Apprentice

Organization: North Zone Maintenance (51075469)

What You'll Do

What You'll Do

Pantex has openings for apprentices in the pipefitter craft. Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on either a percentage or a dollar amount of the current hourly journeyworker wage rate of $48.39.

1st 0-1000 hours = 65% 5th 4000-5000 hours = 79%

2nd 1000-2000 hours = 68.5% 6th 5000-6000 hours = 83%

3rd 2000-3000 hours = 72% 7th 6000-7000 hours = 86%

4th 3000-4000 hours = 75.5% 8th 7000-8000 hours = 90%

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Age: 18 years of age.

Education: A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Physical: Applicant must be physically capable of performing the essential job tasks of the Apprenticeship Program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others. Applicants will be given a physical and screened for the current illegal use of drugs on acceptance into the program, prior to being employed. After employment, Apprentices will be subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Aptitude Test/Entry Exam: Applicant must pass the selected aptitude test/entry exam given by the employer or approved testing facilitator.

Legal Residence: Applicant must be able to prove citizenship of the United States.

Security: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-Level security clearance and Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification.

Applicant must have a valid Driver’s License.

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Salary : $48

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