Lead Marine Painter / Paint Inspector at Amentum

The Lead Marine Painter / Paint Inspector provides oversight, instruction, and supervision to Painters and Painter Helpers.

Principal Accountabilities


Oversee and coordinate schedule on service work orders
Performs the abrasive blasting, priming, and painting of surfaces
Applies primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for surface coating/paint
Inventories, controls and properly stores all necessary paint, solvents, and abrasives
Inventories, controls and maintains all painting equipment and tools
Leads the paint shop team during all work performed
Assists in determining parts, supplies, and material requirements for job accomplishment
Participates with the on-the-job training of junior shop personnel
Assists in the writing safety anaylsis for each job
Ensure team operates in compliance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) system's and Hazardous Material storage
Ensure the paint shop team wears the appropriate PPE for the assigned tasks at all times
Performs other duties as assigned


Knowledge & Skills


Working knowledge on the application of paint/surface coatings
Knowledge of measuring surface area to provide accurate estimate of product needed for each job
Ability to follow all safety requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines
Ability to lead a team and create a positive work environment
Knowledge of and ability to perform proper surface preparation by abrasive blasting and mechanical means
Familiarity working with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems
Knowledgeable working with hazardous material and its proper storage
Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment


Experience & Education


High school diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years' experience in paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing or related field
Two (2) years experience working in a supervisory role
Possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Completion of an Industrial/Commercial painting training program preferred
Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment