Aircraft Painter Entry

About the role

The selected candidate will paint aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts. Essential Functions include preparing for painting by masking, stripping, washing aircraft sections and components, blending and mixing paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency, performing detailed touch-ups, coordinating processes for painting production parts, and must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, washing aircraft sections and components.
• Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency.
• Must be able to perform detailed touch-ups.
• Captures and coordinates processes for painting production parts.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead.
• Coordinates processes for painting production parts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months of experience/Training painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Ability to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software).
• The ability to work 1st "5 AM – 3:30 PM" or 2nd shift "4:12 PM – 2:42 AM" and any work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of experience/Training painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace.
• Completion of Lost Angels 12-week course.
• Completion of Antelope Valley College Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician courses.
• Completion of Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program at the College of the Canyons.
• Completion of A&P Certification.

Skills

Basic skills include the ability to perform detailed touch-ups, blend and mix paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency, and coordinate processes for painting production parts. Preferred skills include completion of relevant courses and certifications.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

The primary level salary range is $25.00 - $28.25 per hour, with secondary level salary range at $0.00 - $0.00. Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may also be offered.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule, including options for 1st shift "5 AM – 3:30 PM" or 2nd shift "4:12 PM – 2:42 AM" and any work schedule.