Requisition ID: R10180386- Category: Non-CJCS
- Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: No
- Positions Available: 1
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.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:Set up, operate and adjust manual spray-painting equipment to apply a wide variety of coatings to components and apparatus with a uniform texture, appearance and thickness.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:Spray guns, pressure pots, pumps, gauges, regulators, hose; spray booths, power sanders, steam cleaner pump paint mixer, respirator, protective clothing, floor operated crane, brushes, demmler cup, film thickness gauge, pliers, wrenches, screwdriver, hammers, scissors, and thermometer
MATERIAL:Modules, shipping containers, gears, assemblies and parts of ferrous and nonferrous metals, wood, hardware, lacquers, varnishes, solvents, adhesives, thinners, epoxies catalysts, sandpaper, rags, masking paper and tape.
WORKING PROCEDURE:THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
Receive work assignment from supervision.
Read and understand safety regulations and MI package including drawings, change notices, operation sheets, specifications and work authorizations.
Mix, strain and thin a variety of coatings. Check and adjust temperature and viscosity as required.
Assemble hoses, valves, agitator, pots, spray gun, tips, etc. and set proper air pressure, fluid flow and spray pattern to obtain proper atomization.
Operate spray equipment or use a brush to uniformly apply a variety of primers, finishes, and coatings to exacting thickness tolerances on various parts without runs, sags, pinholes or flaws. (Coatings normally have a limited pot life and recoating time.) Operate infrared heat lamps to cure coatings.
Touch up and rework final finish coatings by sanding, filling and feathering scratched and damaged areas to make surfaces uniform in texture, appearance and‑thickness.
Check coating for uniformity of texture, thickness and appearance to ensure compliance with specifications.
Operate lifting and handling equipment to move material in the painting area.
Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition and notify supervision when painting materials are depleted. Clean equipment thoroughly after each use by flushing lines, guns, tips and tanks.
Sign off operations completed and obtain first piece and final inspection sign off on operation sheets as required.
Make proper time charge entries and record data as required.
Perform other work of equal or lower classification as required.
This is a Union Represented position.Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent GED
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Aircraft, Military, Marine, or Automotive Painting
Operational knowledge of, and work experience with, Automatic/Manual Spray equipment and materials, such as Graco, polyurethane products, and similar finishes
Work experience with interpreting blueprints, sketches, and manufacturing instructions
US citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior work experience in Aircraft, Military, Marine, Naval or Automotive painting
Documented experience and ability to operate cranes and forklifts
Documented work experience with data entry in SAP and MRP systems
User experience creating, saving, sharing, and manipulating docs within the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, and/or Excel
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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
