Tactical Vehicle Sandblaster & Painter

KBR Careers; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Sandblaster / Painter for the TACOM (RRAD) program to perform surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and coating on military vehicles and components. You will remove rust and old coatings and apply primers and paint using spray equipment, brushes, or rollers.

This role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, basic safety training, and ability to obtain security clearance. Work may involve shifts, overtime, or weekend support based on mission needs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating walnut, hull, sand, shot blast or other abrasive blasting equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Operates abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, paint, and corrosion from vehicles and components.
• Sets up and maintains stationary sandblasting equipment.
• Controls abrasive flow and air to achieve desired cleaning speed.
• Masks surfaces to prevent damage during blasting.
• Performs first echelon maintenance on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Abrasive blasting equipment operation

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title

TACOM (RRAD): Sandblaster/Painter (Contingency)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Army’s mission to develop, acquire, field, and sustain ground combat, tactical, and support systems throughout their lifecycle. The program focuses on ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations.

Under this contract, personnel provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals, safety standards, and performance requirements.

Job Summary

The Sandblaster / Painter performs surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and coating application on vehicles, equipment, and components. This role ensures surfaces are properly cleaned, prepared, and coated to meet durability, corrosion protection, and appearance standards. Responsibilities will include removing rust, old paint, scale, and contaminants from metal surfaces as well as applying primers and paint using spray equipment, brushes, or rollers.

This position is contingent upon award

Roles And Responsibilities

• Operates walnut, hull, sand, shot blast or other abrasive blasting equipment in booth to remove rust, scale, paint, corrosion and other foreign substances from combat and tactical vehicles, artillery, depot operating equipment and their disassembled parts, units, assemblies, and subassemblies.
• Sets up, prepares, operates, regulates and maintains complete stationary sandblasting equipment.
• Fills machines with correct abrasive and regulates controls to adjust flow of abrasive and air to obtain desired cutting speed.
• Must know cutting speeds of different types and grades of abrasives with various sizes and shapes of nozzles and amount of air pressure.
• Checks items to determine that they are properly prepared for cleaning.
• Masks glass and machined surfaces and openings to prevent damage during abrasive operation.
• Performs first echelon maintenance to equipment operated, such as replacing worn hoses, nozzles, valves, unstopping clogged mixing chambers, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in operating walnut, hull, sand, shot blast or other abrasive blasting equipment.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
• U.S. citizenship required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Additional Information

This position will be a part of a physical work environment that requires standing, walking, and lifting. There is potential exposure to machinery, tools, fuels, oils, and outdoor conditions. Employees may also be required to work shifts, overtime, or weekend support based on mission needs.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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