Aircraft Painter Entry/ Aircraft Painter Level 1

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

3d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Aircraft Painter Entry/Level 1 in Palmdale, California. This hands-on role paints aircraft interiors and exteriors, as well as piece parts, with a strong focus on detail and quality. The selected candidate prepares aircraft sections and components for painting, mixes coatings to the appropriate spraying consistency, performs touch-ups, and coordinates painting processes for production parts. The role requires respirator certification and the ability to work either the first or second shift and any work schedule. Travel is 10% of the time, and a Secret clearance is required to start; the employee must also be able to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret clearance and applicable program special access.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of painting or surface-preparation experience or training in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous, repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead.
• Ability to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Ability to pass a medical and respiratory evaluation and meet respirator fitting requirements to obtain and maintain respirator clearance.
• Ability to pass a new-hire physical before starting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret clearance and program special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating Windows operating systems, accessing the internet, completing online training modules, and learning job-related software.
• Ability to work first shift (5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), second shift (4:12 p.m.–2:42 a.m.), and any work schedule.
• Ability to be certified for a half-face and full-face respirator.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 months of painting or surface-preparation experience or training in aerospace.
• Completion of the Lost Angels 12-week course.
• Completion of Antelope Valley College Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician courses.
• Completion of the Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program at the College of the Canyons.
• Completion of A&P certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft sections and components for painting by masking, stripping, and washing them.
• 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.
• May be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED