Automotive Painter

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Automotive Painter for work at the Red River Army Depot. 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 paint remover and scraper, or with plastic/sand media blasting.
• Smooth surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; roughen aluminum with acid solution and steel wool so paint adheres and meets corrosion control specs.
• Mask areas not to be painted and paint insignia, letters or numerals with stencils.
• Perform other duties assigned, follow safety, quality and procedure requirements, and be available for any shift, including weekends.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of recent experience in maintenance, water blasting, sand blasting, bead blasting, overhaul and painting/depainting of contract unit equipment.
• Normal color vision, valid driver's license, and ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials (US citizenship required).
• Ability to read, speak and write English; pre-employment drug screen and government background check required.
• Common Access Card (CAC) availability if required.

Required skills

• Sand blasting, water blasting and bead blasting.
• Painting and depainting of contract unit equipment.

What we offer

• Pay of $27.68 per hour.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, pet insurance and disability and life insurance.