Automotive Painter

About the role

Amentum is looking for a qualified Automotive Painter for its San Diego, California location. The painter paints or removes paint from contract units according to customer specifications, applies corrosion control methods and reports to a Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Coat contract units with primer, paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other materials using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices.
• Remove old paint with liquid remover and scraper or with plastic/sand media blasting.
• Smooth surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool, roughen aluminum with acid solution and steel wool, and apply corrosion control to customer specifications.
• Mask areas not to be painted and paint insignia, letters or numerals with stencils.
• Perform other duties assigned or requested, including safety, quality and procedure compliance.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of recent experience in maintenance, overhaul and painting/depainting of contract unit equipment.
• Current driver's license, normal color vision, and ability to pass and maintain a PFT and respirator fit test.
• English speaking, reading, writing and understanding.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government clearance, a Common Access Card (CAC) and facility credentials; U.S. citizenship required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Required skills

• Use of special tools and equipment for assigned tasks.
• Preferred: hazardous materials knowledge, continuous process improvement, OSHA/EHS knowledge, safety management, strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Pay of $29.56 per hour, plus $7.75 per hour for health and welfare up to 40 hours per week.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Other benefits: parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, pet insurance.