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Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Painter - Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.
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The selected candidate will paint aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts.
Essential Functions:
- 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 detail touch ups.
- Coordinates processes for painting production parts.
- Required ability to be certified for a half & full face respirator.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 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 six years with the ability to obtain program access.
- The ability to work 1 st "5 am - 3:30 pm" or 2 nd shift "4:12 pm - 2:42 am" and any work schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of A&P certificate program.
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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.