Aircraft Painter 1 (Active DoD Secret Clearance Required)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Painter supporting our Palmdale site.

This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. This is a full time position located in sunny Palmdale, CA.

If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

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:

• Minimum of 1 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.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last five years with the ability to obtain and maintain program access

• The ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing

• Low observable coating experience or courses

• Completion of an A&P certificate program

Salary Range: $42,100 USD - $70,100 USD

Salary Range 2: $42,100 USD - $70,100 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides 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.

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.