Aircraft Painter - Entry & Level 1

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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   Entry Level and Level 1 supporting our   Palmdale , CA   site.   This   role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills.   If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.     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   detailed   touch-ups .   • Coordinates processes for painting production parts.   • Required ability to be certified   as   a half &   full-face   respirator.      Basic Qualifications:   Aircraft   Painter   Entry Level • High School diploma or GED   • Minimum of   3 months   of   painting/surface prep experience   in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment OR completion of Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program at the College of the Canyons. Minimum of 3.0 or higher GPA upon completion   • This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to   35   pounds   and working with arms overhead   • Must be able to access   small, confined   spaces and work in an enclosed environment   • Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and   maintain   necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements   • Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start   • The ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule   • Ability to obtain and   maintain   a DOD Secret or   Top-Secret   Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable   period , as   determined   by the company to meet its business needs.   US citizen ship   required   for clearance .   • 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 )   • Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable   period , as defined by the company to meet its business need Aircraft   Painter   Level 1 • High School diploma or GED   • Minimum of   9 months   of   painting/surface prep experience   in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment OR completion of Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program at the College of the Canyons. Minimum of 3.

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