Aircraft Painter 2/3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Aircraft Painter Level 2 or Level 3 to support its Manufacturing Operations Organization at the Palmdale, California site. The role involves preparing aircraft sections and components for painting, mixing paints and coatings, performing detailed touch-ups, and coordinating painting processes for production parts. Candidates must be able to obtain respirator certification and clearance and work in physically demanding conditions, including confined spaces. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret clearance and program special access; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For Level 2: At least 2 years of painting or surface-preparation experience in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance, or completion of the College of the Canyons Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program with a GPA of at least 3.0.
- For Level 3: At least 5 years of painting or surface-preparation experience in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance, or completion of the College of the Canyons Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program with a GPA of at least 3.0.
- Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive work involving bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working with arms overhead.
- Ability to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
- Ability to pass a medical/respiratory evaluation, obtain and maintain required respirator clearance, and comply with respirator-fitting requirements.
- Ability to pass a new-hire physical before starting.
- Ability to work the first shift (5:00 AM–3:30 PM), second shift (4:12 PM–2:42 AM), and any work schedule.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret or Top-Secret clearance and program special access within a reasonable period; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance.
- Basic computer skills, including navigating Windows, accessing the internet, completing online training, and learning on-the-job software.
- Ability to successfully complete and pass ASTAR New Hire Training/Compliance within a reasonable period.
- Ability to become certified to use a half-face and full-face respirator.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Low-observable coating experience or coursework.
- Painting, masking, or sanding experience.
- Active government Secret clearance with an investigation date or periodic review within the last six years.
Responsibilities
- Prepare aircraft sections and components for painting by masking, stripping, and washing.
- Blend and mix paints, inks, and coatings to the proper spraying consistency.
- Perform detailed touch-ups.
- Coordinate painting processes for production parts.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
