PROLIM is hiring an experienced Production Painter 1 to support Northrop Grumman's Paint/Wet Chemistry Department in San Diego, CA. (100% onsite)
Join a leading aerospace and defence organization and work on painting and priming complex aerospace structures within the Space Structures division.
Job Details
- Company: Northrop Grumman
- Job ID: 2283
- Job Title: Production Painter 1
- Location: 7130 Miramar Road, Suite 100B, San Diego, CA
- Pay Rate: $20-$30/hour on W2
- Experience: 2-5 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
- Work Schedule: 9/80A
- Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
- Open Positions: 1
- U.S. Citizenship: Required
- Security Clearance: Not Required
Key Responsibilities
- Apply aerospace paints, primers, and protective coatings to complex-shaped aerospace structures.
- Operate spray guns to coat parts, assemblies, and finished products.
- Select, prepare, and mix coating materials according to specifications.
- Apply coatings using brushes or rollers in areas inaccessible to spray equipment.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings for masking and paint/primer application.
- Perform surface preparation, including abrasive blasting.
- Inspect finished coatings and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper respirator use.
Required Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in production painting or aerospace painting.
- Hands-on experience applying aerospace coatings and primers such as BR127 and Z307.
- Experience painting complex-shaped aerospace structures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of masking, paint application, and surface preparation.
- Experience with abrasive blast media.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to obtain certification for half-face respirator use.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with BR127 and BR127NC primers for bonding applications.
- Knowledge of aluminum surface etching using P2 or FPL etchants.
- Experience mixing chemical etchant baths.
- Knowledge of chemical titration and etchant analysis.
- Experience with material preparation and surface coatings.
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work with Northrop Grumman, a leading aerospace and defence company.
Hands-on experience with advanced aerospace structures and coating processes.
Interested candidates: Apply today or share your updated resume to be considered for this opportunity!