TACOM (RRAD): Sandblaster/Painter (Contingency)
About The Position
The Sandblaster/Painter performs surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and coating application on vehicles, equipment, and components. The role ensures surfaces are properly cleaned, prepared, and coated to meet durability, corrosion-protection, and appearance standards. Duties include removing rust, old paint, scale, and contaminants from metal surfaces and applying primers and paint using spray equipment, brushes, or rollers. This position is contingent upon award. The role supports the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) program, which sustains Army ground combat, tactical, and support systems through maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience operating walnut, hull, sand, shot blast, or other abrasive blasting equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs.
- Experience painting tactical vehicles or military equipment.
- Knowledge of corrosion control and protective coating systems.
- Certification or training in industrial painting or coating applications.
- Familiarity with environmental and hazardous-material handling requirements.
- Prior government contracting experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate walnut, hull, sand, shot blast, or other abrasive blasting equipment in a booth to remove rust, scale, paint, corrosion, and other foreign substances from vehicles, equipment, and components.
- Set up, prepare, operate, regulate, and maintain stationary sandblasting equipment.
- Fill machines with the correct abrasive and regulate controls to adjust abrasive and air flow for the desired cutting speed.
- Use knowledge of abrasive types and grades, nozzle sizes and shapes, and air pressure to determine cutting speeds.
- Check items to determine whether they are properly prepared for cleaning.
- Mask glass, machined surfaces, and openings to prevent damage during abrasive blasting.
- Perform first-echelon maintenance on operated equipment, including replacing worn hoses, nozzles, and valves and clearing clogged mixing chambers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Disability benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Professional training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
