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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Aircraft Painter 2 to join our Manufacturing and Production team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Melbourne, FL.

We are looking for someone who has a high attention to detail and quality assurance. To be successful in this role you need strong teamwork and time management skills, as well as strong communication skills for technical instructions.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Paints aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts.

• Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, washing aircraft sections and components with the use of using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.

• Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency.

• Performs detail and touch-ups.

• Sets-up and coordinates processes for painting production parts.

• Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting equipment.

• Install masking for strips or other aircraft painting details

• Ability to collaboratively work on a Team in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.

• Work in a variety of work spaces/positions. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, and awkward spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and/or working overhead.

• Strong understanding of safety standards and PPE.

We offer 4/10 shift schedule Monday- Thursday 6am 4:30pm, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and 2 years of experience in automotive painting (color matching, blending, bodywork) and/or aircraft painting (FAA regulations, composite materials, stenciling).
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel.
• Must be able to be respirator qualified, wear an air supply, and operate in full body air supplied gear.
• Physical ability for tasks such as standing, lifting up to 40lbs, accessing and working around overhead or enclosed spaces, and color vision.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DOD clearance AND Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD Secret clearance.
• Experience in MS Office, MES, and ERP. 
• Certification in industrial painting.
• Proficiency in spray painting, surface preparation, and application methods.
• Familiarity with paints, coatings, and finishes for automotive or aircraft.
• Knowledge of installation of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces according to blueprint specifications
• Understanding of Production Manufacturing MIL-SPEC
• Strong understanding of bodywork
• Knowledge of quality control and environmental regulations.

What we offer:
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 comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options, a great 401K matching program, college education assistance, annual bonuses, 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees, and opportunities for career advancement across North America!

Primary Level Salary Range: $47,000.00 - $78,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.