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Amentum Lead Painter Technician III in Amarillo, Texas
Amentum is seeking a Lead Painter Technician III to join our 1st shift industrial maintenance team in Amarillo, TX!
Typical work schedule is 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; hours may vary based on business demand.
The Painter will work to direct a team and perform individually, to complete sanding and coating applications on large wind turbine components. The Painter lead will work to procedures, identify needed changes to procedures and assist in developing/revising written procedures. Painter lead will be responsible for adhering to all EHS policies/procedures. Provides instruction and assistance to other technicians as needed. Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational time management skills needed to be successful in this role.
Essential Responsibilities:
Support team objectives and remain focused on safety, quality and timely execution
Work within the product schedule requirements
Provide oversight on contractors as needed
Participate in pre-work meetings to discuss lift plans, schedule, hazards and work requirements
Perform pre-coating tasks, such as sanding and masking
Apply paint coatings per specification requirements
Apply paint coatings using rollers and paint spray equipment
Troubleshoot sanding/painting equipment and understand
Help in all areas of work preparation (coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision
Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures as applicable
Communicate work status to management, leads and engineering as required
Document/log paint consumed materials and catalog inventory
Operate overhead crane to transport wind turbine components
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
3 years as a Residential or Commercial Painter.
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.
Basic computer skills
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 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 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 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a painter in an industrial environment.
Experience repairing drywall.
Experience operating and working out of manlifts and off of ladders.
Experience taping off
Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels
Manufacturing experience
Wind turbine experience
Coating experience
Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision
Paint equipment experience
OSHA experience
Crane experience
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.
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