Industrial Line Painter III

Amentum; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Industrial Line Painter III to join our Facilities Maintenance team on 2nd shift. The role involves surface prep, indoor and outdoor traffic markings, and applying finishes to support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

You will coordinate with safety and ME teams, manage work orders, maintain equipment, and deliver professional finishes that meet 5S standards. A high school diploma and at least three years of maintenance experience with industrial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial painting and striping.
• Proficiency with grinding and surface preparation equipment.
• Ability to interpret floor layout maps and drawings.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all painting and marking work.
• Install printed floor labels accurately and securely.
• Conduct surface preparation and grinding.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and paint application devices.
• Manage/Close work orders.
• Communicate with Safety and ME teams regarding progress, hazards, delays, or layout concerns.
• Produce all required floor labels and stencils.
• Provide digital design files as needed.
• Stage materials for technician pickup.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safe-work practices.
• Barricade and control work zones to protect employees and equipment.
• Manage, store, and dispose of paint waste per guidelines.
• Allow curing time before walk-on or drive-on access.
• Communicate hazards and near misses promptly.
• Ensure all work areas meet 5S standards.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface prep

Floor marking

Layout reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Grinding equipment

Paint sprayers

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Line Painter III to join our Facilities Maintenance team in Des Moines, IA!

Typical hours: 2nd shift, weekends requires; overtime and hours may vary based on customer demand as work schedule will be coordinated with non-production times.

This position provides specialized industrial line‑painting and floor‑marking services that support safe, efficient, and well‑organized manufacturing operations. The position is responsible for preparing surfaces, applying indoor and outdoor traffic markings, installing printed floor labels. This position requires coordinating with internal teams, accurately following layout specifications, maintaining equipment, completing work orders, and delivering professional‑grade finishes that uphold facility workflow, compliance, and visual management expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all painting and marking work
• Install printed floor labels accurately and securely
• Conduct surface preparation and grinding
• Maintain tools, equipment, and paint application devices
• Manage/Close work orders
• Communicate with Safety and ME teams regarding progress, hazards, delays, or layout concerns
• Produce all required floor labels and stencils
• Provide digital design files as needed
• Stage materials for technician pickup
• Follow all PPE requirements, paint handling rules, and safe‑work practices
• Barricade and control work zones to protect employees and equipment
• Manage, store, and dispose of paint waste per environmental guidelines
• Allow required curing time before walk‑on or drive‑on access
• Communication to proper parties in areas that require extended curing time
• Communicate hazards and near misses promptly
• Ensure all work areas meet 5S standards throughout preparation, painting, and cleanup
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 3 years of maintenance experience or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in industrial painting and striping
• Proficiency with grinding and surface preparation equipment
• Ability to interpret floor layout maps, drawings, and visual work instructions
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Compensation Details

$27 - $29

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .