Marine Sandblaster / Painter at Amentum

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings and other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Cover surfaces with canvas drop cloth or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster; or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors in order to determine work requirements.
• Remove fixtures such as frames, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and/or sanding machines.
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
• Waterproof buildings, using waterproofing membranes and caulking.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.            

Reporting Relationships

• Title of Direct Report(s):  None
• Title of Supervisor:  Facilities Maintenance Specialist or his designee

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of preparation and painting of equipment, buildings and other structures, support equipment, and components, for both interior and exterior work.
• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards of the painting trade and take precautionary measures as needed.
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing or related field required.