Aerospace Paint & Prep Technician

Northrop Grumman; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rocket Center, WV is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to support painting and surface preparation for aerospace components on site. You will work with engineers to set up and calibrate processes, perform rework and quality testing, and help control the manufacturing workflow.

The role emphasizes safety, respirator certification readiness, and the ability to handle physical work. It offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.
• Ability to obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance required, US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Must be willing to work any shift

Responsibilities

• Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, sanding, prepping parts and components
• Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency
• Must be able to perform detail touch ups
• Coordinates processes for painting production parts
• Able to obtain half & full-face respirator certification
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Skills

Painting

Surface prep

Quality testing

Calibration

Safety PPE

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Respirator certification

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rocket Center, WV is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to support painting and surface preparation for aerospace components on site. You will work with engineers to set up and calibrate processes, perform rework and quality testing, and help control the manufacturing workflow.

The role emphasizes safety, respirator certification readiness, and the ability to handle physical work. It offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a