Aircraft Painter 3

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Aircraft Painter 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a full time position located in Clearfield, UT.

This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, and top focus on quality.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, sanding, prepping aircraft sections and components
• Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency
• Must be able to perform detail touch ups
• Coordinates processes for painting production parts
• Able to work with various chemicals to complete scope of work
• Able to obtain half & full face respirator certification
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma and Minimum of 4 years’ painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead
• Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
• The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain program access
• Ability to work a rotating shift as needed
• The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Low observable coating experience or courses
• Completion of an A&P certificate program

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.