Automotive Painter

Amentum•Texarkana, TX

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Painter paints or removes paint from contract units according to customer specifications and applies corrosion-control methods and technologies. The role reports to a Supervisor. The employee prepares and coats surfaces using primer, paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other materials with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices. Work also includes removing old paint with liquid paint remover and a scraper or with plastic or sand media blasting; smoothing surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; and treating aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to help paint adhere and provide corrosion control. The employee masks areas not to be painted and uses stencils to apply insignia, letters, or numerals to vehicle surfaces. Other position-related duties may be assigned or requested. The work is performed at Red River Army Depot. The position requires availability to work any shift, including weekends and other hours as needed. Facility access requires registration with the United States Selective Service. Facility credentials and authorization are required, and U.S. citizenship is required for them at this work location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of recent experience in maintenance, water blasting, sand blasting, bead blasting, overhaul, and painting or depainting of contract-unit equipment.
Normal color vision.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization at this work location.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and government background check.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC), if required.
Availability to work any shift and willingness to work weekends and other hours as needed.
PFT and respirator fit test may be required.
Register with the United States Selective Service for access to Red River Army Depot.

Responsibilities

Coat contract-unit surfaces with primer, paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other materials using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.
Remove old paint using liquid paint remover and a scraper or plastic or sand media blasting techniques.
Smooth surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool.
Treat aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure paint adhesion and provide corrosion control according to customer specifications.
Mask and cover surfaces that are not to be painted.
Paint insignia, letters, or numerals on vehicle surfaces using stencils.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Complete applicable training and fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities; participate in emergency-response tasks and safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Follow the Amentum Quality Policy, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and relevant operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.