Painter (5P200 bldg 350)

Akima
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: []

Paint and coat vehicles and specialized equipment using enamel, lacquer, and vinyl materials, including specialty coatings for finishes, camouflage patterns, and fluorescent touch-ups. Mix, thin, and adjust paints and maintain spray equipment (air pressure, nozzles, restrictors) while following technical manuals and maintenance work requirements for accurate colors, markings, and stencils/decals. Perform surface prep, inspect results, and support lower-grade employees with proper procedures.

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Akima
Akima
16 hours ago

Painter (5P200 bldg 350)

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Job Summary

Paint and coat vehicles and specialized equipment using enamel, lacquer, and vinyl materials, including specialty coatings for finishes, camouflage patterns, and fluorescent touch-ups. Mix, thin, and adjust paints and maintain spray equipment (air pressure, nozzles, restrictors) while following technical manuals and maintenance work requirements for accurate colors, markings, and stencils/decals. Perform surface prep, inspect results, and support lower-grade employees with proper procedures.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Spray paints vehicles and specialized weapons/guided missile equipment using enamel, lacquer, and vinyl materials for protection and appearance.
  • •Apply specialty coatings (e.g., crinkle finishes, nonskid, rubber coatings, fluorescent touch-up) and create camouflage patterns with multiple colors.
  • •Mix, thin, and adjust paints with appropriate additives, and maintain spray guns, nozzles, restrictors, and air pressure during operations.
  • •Use technical documents to determine paint types, colors, markings, and stencil/silk screen/decal placement; perform required surface preparation and inspections.
  • •Follow safety requirements and provide guidance/direction to lower-grade employees on proper procedures.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •3-5 years of experience in vehicle painting.
  • •High school diploma/GED with normal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
  • •Ability to read and interpret Technical Manuals, DMWRs, Technical Bulletins, and prints to determine paint types, colors, and markings.
  • •Experience mixing, thinning, and adjusting paints and coatings to ensure proper finish and thickness.
  • •Ability to apply stencils, silk screens, and decals with precision and follow all safety requirements.
Experience:3-5 yearsVehicle paintingSpecialty coatings
Education:High School
Certifications:Forklift license
Languages:English

Company Brief

Akima
Provides government and commercial clients with mission-critical services including operations & maintenance, logistics, IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and staffing solutions across defense, federal, and infrastructure markets.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 1996
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