Automotive Painter & Surface Prep Specialist

Amentum; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Paint Technician to coat contract units with primers and paints according to customer specifications at the Red River Army Depot. Responsibilities include surface preparation, removal of old paint, masking, and applying insignia with stencils, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, 3 years of related experience, color vision, ability to obtain facility credentials (US citizenship may be required), and ability to work all

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in maintenance, water blasting, sand blasting, bead blasting, overhaul and painting/depainting of contract unit equipment.
• Must have normal color vision.
• PFT and Respirator Fit test may be required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship required for this location.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CAC if required.
• Must be available to work any shift, including weekends.

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 surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure paint adherence per customer specifications.
• Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted; paints insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface using stencils.
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Paint Technician to coat contract units with primers and paints according to customer specifications at the Red River Army Depot. Responsibilities include surface preparation, removal of old paint, masking, and applying insignia with stencils, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, 3 years of related experience, color vision, ability to obtain facility credentials (US citizenship may be required), and ability to work all