Automotive Painter

Amentum•San Diego, CA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a qualified Painter, Automotive for our San Diego, California location. Paint or remove paint from contract units in accordance with customer specifications. Understands and applies various corrosion control methods and technologies. Position reports to Supervisor. Essential Responsibilities: Coats surfaces of contract units with primer, paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices. Removes old paint using liquid paint remover and scraper or plastic/sand media blasting techniques. Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool. Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface and provides corrosion control methods to customer specifications. Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted. Paints insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface, using stencils. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must have three (3) years of recent experience in the maintenance, overhaul and painting/depainting of contract unit equipment.
Must have a current driver's license.
Must be able to pass and maintain a Normal Color Vision test.
Must be able to pass and maintain a PFT and Respirator Fit test.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Must have demonstrated knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned tasks.
Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass and maintain any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
Pre-employment drug screening is required.
Security Clearance Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a government issued Common Access Card (CAC).
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credential/authorization.
U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Required to clear preliminary Government security background check prior to employment beginning.
Be proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications.
Must be able to meet and maintain all base access security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Hazardous materials knowledge/training.
Knowledge and demonstrated use of Continuous Process Improvement.
Time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to stand for a prolonged period of time performing repetitive tasks.
Basic mechanical awareness.
Formal degree/certificate in painting applications.
OSHA / EHS knowledge and related certificates.
Strong knowledge regarding Safety management and Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Coats surfaces of contract units with primer, paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices.
Removes old paint using liquid paint remover and scraper or plastic/sand media blasting techniques.
Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool.
Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface and provides corrosion control methods to customer specifications.
Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted.
Paints insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface, using stencils.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.