Painter

About the role

Amentum is seeking a skilled Painter to join a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves preserving and finishing surfaces on facilities and structures while adhering to Navy standards and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation, rust removal, and debris cleaning using hand and pneumatic tools.
• Apply primers, paints, coatings, and sealants with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Support corrosion‑control activities such as chipping, sanding, masking, and coating.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and accountability of all painting tools, PPE, and materials.
• Set up, stage, contain, and clean work areas to ensure safe operations.
• Document material usage, logs, and basic preservation records.
• Communicate progress, issues, and safety concerns to supervisors.

Required profile

• 1‑3 years of experience in painting, preservation, coatings, or corrosion control.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid passport (minimum one year beyond hire date) and ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to meet contract medical requirements and obtain necessary facility credentials.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain country‑specific visas.

Required skills

• Hand tools
• Pneumatic tools
• Grinders and sanders
• Brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
• Surface preparation and coating application
• Corrosion‑control techniques