Production Painter 1

PROLIM ( is currently seeking Production Painter 1 for one of our top Client for Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

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Job Description:

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Designation: Production Painter 1
• Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)
• Type: Contract

PROLIM is currently seeking a Production Painter 1 for one of our top clients, Northrop Grumman Corporation, in San Diego, California.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading aerospace and defence company supporting mission-critical space and defence programs. As a Production Painter, you'll become part of the Paint/Wet Chemistry Department, where you'll apply protective and decorative coatings to advanced aerospace structures while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.


Key Responsibilities

• Apply primers, paints, and specialty coatings to aerospace parts, assemblies, and finished products using spray equipment.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, masking, sanding, and priming prior to painting.
• Mix paints, primers, enamels, lacquers, and other coating materials according to specifications.
• Apply coatings using spray guns, brushes, or rollers as required.
• Ensure coating thickness, finish quality, and appearance meet engineering and customer specifications.
• Inspect painted components and verify compliance with quality standards and process requirements.
• Follow established work instructions, safety procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain paint equipment, spray booths, and work areas in clean and safe operating condition.
• Support production schedules while meeting quality and productivity goals.
• Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or commercial painting.
• Experience operating spray paint equipment.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques including sanding, masking, cleaning, and priming.
• Ability to mix paints and coatings according to specifications.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work onsite in San Diego, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing or aviation painting experience.
• Experience applying primers, epoxies, polyurethane, or specialty aerospace coatings.
• Familiarity with paint thickness gauges and coating inspection methods.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Required Skills
• Spray Painting
• Surface Preparation
• Paint Mixing
• Industrial Painting
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Quality Inspection
• Manufacturing
• Safety Compliance
• Detail-Oriented
• Team Collaboration

Why Join?

• Work with one of the world's leading aerospace and defence companies.
• Gain experience supporting advanced aerospace and space programs.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborative team environment with long-term career potential.
  About PROLIM Corporation
  PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.
  
  
  Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.