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Painter 3RD SHIFT (6C100 bldg 5800)

Akima, LLC

Chambersburg, PA • On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Akima rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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376th of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a painter to work in Pennsylvania. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
  • Spray paints vehicles, special weapons items, guided missile systems, and related equipment using enamel, lacquer, and vinyl materials for protection and appearance.
  • Applies specialty coatings such as crinkle finishes, nonskid, rubber coatings, and fluorescent touch-up paint for black light effects.
  • Sprays multiple colors in irregular patterns to create camouflage finishes on exterior surfaces.
  • Mixes, thins, and adjusts paints with dryers or flattening agents to ensure proper finish and thickness.
  • Fills spray tanks, adjusts spray guns, and maintains proper air pressure during operations.
  • Applies stencils, silk screens, and decals where cosmetic appearance, accuracy, and legibility are critical.
  • Reads and interprets Technical Manuals (TMs), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Technical Bulletins (TBs), and prints to determine paint types, colors, and markings.
  • Cleans, maintains, and changes nozzles and restrictors based on painting assignments.
  • Visually inspects surfaces to confirm proper preparation before painting.
  • Utilizes electrostatic spray equipment and heated coating materials such as polyurethane and synthetic enamel.
  • Performs specialized surface preparation and build-up using unique painting methods and techniques.
  • Maintains knowledge of pre-coating materials, pot life, shelf life, and proper application methods.
  • Operates and maintains various spray equipment and tools safely and effectively.
  • Mixes paints and agents for blending, thinning, flattening, and other coating requirements.
  • Designs and applies scaled camouflage patterns to missile system major items using view graphs.
  • Follows all safety requirements in accordance with regulations and manufacturer instructions.
  • Demonstrates skill and precision in applying silk screens and stencils.
  • Provides guidance and direction to lower-grade employees on proper procedures.
  • Obtains a Forklift license upon request.

Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience vehicle painting experience required.
  • High school Diploma/GED - Normal Apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
  • Ability to Obtain and Maintain Government Secret Security Clearance.

Job ID
2026-23896
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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