Auto Body Specialist

The Auto Body Specialist will be based at one of three Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for automotive repairs and maintenance for all site vehicles and will report to the site Vehicle Maintenance Manager or Supervisor. The additional duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. 

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. 
• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  
• Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal  documentation. 
• File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. 
• Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or 
• paper to protect them from the paint. 
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment. 
• Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas in order to avoid damaging 
• surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete. 
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders. 
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.  

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Five (5) or more years’ experience in auto body repair. 
• Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, at the time of applying, candidates must possess a valid passport (or have started the process of obtaining one) with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages

• Knowledge of automotive repairs and maintenance, including maintenance/repairs of all vehicle systems including tire change and wheel balancing.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting automotive functions at an overseas facility. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules. 
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team. 
• Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

• Education: A high school diploma or GED.
• Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification or US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract.
• Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

• Education from a vocational or automotive school. 
• Previous out of home country experience is highly desirable and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions is a plus. 
• Experience working with Amentum

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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