Automotive Painter

Automotive PainterAmentum 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.Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: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. Note: 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.Preferred Qualifications: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.Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or fee; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Position may require travel.Other Responsibilities:Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.Salary and Other Compensation:The hourly rate for this position is $29.56 per hour. Plus $7.75 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare.Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 5.54 hours of paid time off biweekly, and 11 paid holidays annually.Compensation Details:$27.07The 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 insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: 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.