Job Description

Purpose and Scope

Prepares AGE, Vehicles, Bare Base equipment, Cryogenics assets, Fuels Support Equipment and non-explosive Munitions for painting. Applies specified paint finish schemes using air or airless spray equipment or by brush. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Essential Responsibilities

• Removes or abrades existing paint finish by sandblasting, scraping, sanding or chemical paint removing methods.

• Treats corrosion on ferrous and non-ferrous metals by grinding, wire brushing, or chemical acid treatment as is appropriate.

• Applies metal conditioners and pretreatment washes.

• Applies body filler to holed or depressed areas and to smooth these filled areas to compliment the surface contour.

• Applies complete finishing schemes, as specified, using pneumatic or airless spraying equipment or by brush if appropriate.

• Applies lettering and identifying insignia and performs maintenance and repair procedures to all equipment used during the performance of these duties.

• Identifies correct thinners with paints for different applications.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must be able to read and understand technical data and to identify canned paint and material products by labels.

• Must possess a depth of knowledge of associated health and hazard risks and the established precautions.

• Must possess a valid home country driver’s license and ability to obtain host nation driver’s license.

• High School diploma or equivalent requirement.

• Must have experience in industrial corrosion removal and painting procedures specifically metals and be able to correctly use any associated equipment.

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance.

• NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Must have close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Requires hearing to normal range. Requires use of respirator. Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that range from a standard shop type environment, where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sun, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where noise hazards are prevalent. Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery. Must be able to physically operate equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, servicing carts, test equipment, hand tools, power tools.

Compensation Details

Hourly

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.

Original Posting

05/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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.

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