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.

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Components Business Unit designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.

Northrop Grumman Space Components has an opening for a Production Painter 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, CA. for 2nd shift

Responsibilities:

Coats surface of parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective or decorative materials such as paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer, dope, or stain using spray gun.

Selects and mixes coating material; coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer using brush or roller.

May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Must understand the tools, equipment, prep, painting and layout procedures with out supervision.

Basic Qualifications: 

High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years related experience

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Good analytical ability to recognize deviations from accepted practice

Able to read & understand blue prints and written instruction

Mixing of various multi-part Paints

Familiar with composite and metals surface preparation

Sanding, etching, alodine, water break testing.

Application of aerospace grade paints

Know paint & chemical mixing. Understands formulas & viscometer.

Able to apply paint without runs, sags, orange-peel etc.

Understands Touchup- strip/sand, masks & repaints that blends to match surrounding area

Perform paint equipment cleaning and maintenance

Chemical conversion coating

Overall shop cleaning and maintenance

Able to work 2nd shift

U.S. Citizenship required

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work while in various positions on floor/floor creepers.

Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb steps, ladders and or service/stands.

Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment (man lifts, ladders and stands)

Must be able to Lift up to 35 pounds

Must pass a Respiratory Physical

Must be able to wear a full face Respirator

Salary Range: $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.