Aerospace Production Painter

R-25-15309 Aerospace Production Painter

Reporting to: Supervisor, Process

Work Schedule: Onsite – Torrance, CA; 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:30am)

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a Production Painter on 3rd shift. Reporting to the Process Supervisor, you will work on site at our aerospace plant in Torrance, CA.

• High School Diploma, GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• 3 years or more of experience in a related industry.
• Conventional paint application experience.
• Basic/Intermediate computer skills.
• Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• FAA Safety Sensitive position; must meet FAA's drug and alcohol testing program requirements.
• Able to work on 3rd shift hours (10:00pm-6:30am).

• Experience with epoxy and polyurethane coatings.
• Experience working in the aerospace or other regulated industry.
• 5 years or more of experience in a related industry.

• Prepare surfaces to be painted by sanding, non‑abrasive blasting (plastic media), cleaning, and masking.
• Clean component parts to prepare for paint/coating.
• Prepare paint and primer by mixing on shaker mixer.
• Establish primer and paint to be used by reading work instructions.
• Apply primers and paints, usually by spray gun.
• Paint a wide variety of component parts for military and industrial/commercial assemblies; clean and mask most parts before painting.
• Determine quantity of paint, ratio of paint mix and viscosity; correctly interpret specification requirements to meet quality acceptance criteria.
• Interface with production and methods engineering to establish fixture requirements and handling of paint application procedures.
• Prepare test panels where required and perform inspections where required for thickness and adhesion characteristics.
• Operate cup viscosity check, Dermitron paint thickness checking device, Grieve oven and a variety of paint spraying and cleaning equipment.
• Log all activity identifying lot identification details of paint mix, pot life, temperature, humidity at time of painting, coat thickness and cure cycles.
• Visually check work for surface imperfections; maintain good housekeeping, including filter changing.
• Maintain inventory of all paints and solvents.
• Unmask painted product and visually inspect surfaces to assure proper application has been achieved.
• Verify paint thickness requirements, adhesion, texture, color, etc. meet requirements.
• Clean and maintain equipment to assure it is ready for next job (paint equipment, blast equipment, etc.).

• Compensation: $30.00–$35.00 per hour.
• Annual profit sharing, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other professional growth programs.
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups and team‑building activities.
• Generous shift differential: +15% of base pay.

Torrance, CA: $30.00–$35.00 Hourly.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we affirm the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844‑367‑5787.