Automotive Painter

Amentum•Lemoore, CA

8h•$28

About The Position

The Automotive Painter prepares and applies protective and decorative coatings to ground support equipment to ensure durability, corrosion resistance, and compliance with safety and appearance standards. The Automotive Painter roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, paints ground support equipment or specified portion of ground support equipment and may paint insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface using stencils. Essential Responsibilities Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding, grinding, and blasting equipment. Removes old paint, rust, grease, and contaminants. Mask and tape areas to protect components not being painted. Mix and apply primers, paints, and coatings. Apply specialty coatings (e.g., anti-corrosion, chemical-resistant, non-slip). Ensure proper curing/drying times and environmental conditions. Inspect finished work for quality, thickness, and coverage Perform touch-ups and rework as needed. Maintain paint equipment (spray guns, compressors, booths) Follow OSHA safety standards and hazardous material handling procedures Keep accurate records of material used and work completed. 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 his/her job.

Requirements

Knowledge of paint systems, coatings, and surface prep techniques.
Ability to use spray guns and related painting equipment.
Understanding safety procedures and PPE (respirators, suits, etc.).
Ability to read work orders and technical instructions.
Attention to detail and quality control.
Physical ability to lift, stand, bend, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security/SCI Security Clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC).
Must be able to meet and maintain all base access security requirements.
Pre-employment drug screening is required.
Required to pass a U.S. Government background security check.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aviation ground support equipment.
Familiarity with Mil-spec coatings or aviation standards
Good verbal communication skills.
Time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding, grinding, and blasting equipment.
Removes old paint, rust, grease, and contaminants.
Mask and tape areas to protect components not being painted.
Mix and apply primers, paints, and coatings.
Apply specialty coatings (e.g., anti-corrosion, chemical-resistant, non-slip).
Ensure proper curing/drying times and environmental conditions.
Inspect finished work for quality, thickness, and coverage
Perform touch-ups and rework as needed.
Maintain paint equipment (spray guns, compressors, booths)
Follow OSHA safety standards and hazardous material handling procedures
Keep accurate records of material used and work completed.
participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.