Painter, Automotive

The Automotive Painter removes paint and corrosion from various surfaces and applies primer and paint on government equipment in accordance with military specifications.  Understands and applies various corrosion control methods and technologies.  Removes paint and corrosion using abrasive paper, liquid paint remover, scraper as well as abrasive media blasting techniques in an enclosed blast booth.  Prepare items for painting using tape and masking materials.  Coats surfaces of government equipment with primer, paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices.  Work is typically performed in an enclosed paint or blast booth with forced-air-breathing apparatus requiring the use of full-face respirator or standing in front of a glovebox blasting cabinet.  The successful applicant will be required to be clean to allow for the proper fit and wearing of a full or half-faced respirator.  Applicants must be able to pass a respirator physical to be qualified to work inside of the enclosed paint and blast booths utilizing forced air.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• Daily tasks require standing, climbing, bending and stooping as well as wearing a paint suit with hood while performing tasks with a full-faced respirator.  Must be able to lift to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to obtain a pass a government required background check to be issued a Combined Access Card for military base access.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer 2 years of Military Equipment Corrosion Control experience or equivalent civilian experience in auto body/equipment painting.

Compensation Details:

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:

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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