Production Painter
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Salary$30 – $35/hr
LocationTorrance, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience3+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
Reposted once in the last 6 monthsEarliest listing first seen Oct 2, 2026
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High School Diploma or GED preferred
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
Experience with epoxy and polyurethane coatings preferred
Experience working in the aerospace or other regulated industry
5 years or more of experience in a related industry
FAA Safety Sensitive position
Must meet FAA's drug and alcohol testing program requirements
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information
Skills
Paint equipment
Blast equipment
Mixer
Spray gun
Cup viscosity check device
Dermitron paint thickness checking device
Grieve oven
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition assistance
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance program
Profit sharing
About the company
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title:
Production Painter
Reporting To:
Supervisor, Process
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Torrance, CA
Moog’s Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a Production Painter (A) on 1st shift (6:00am-2:30pm). Reporting to our Process Supervisor. You will have an on-site work at our aerospace plant in Torrance, CA.
Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
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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
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3 years or more of experience in a related industry
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Conventional paint application experience
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Basic/Intermediate computer skills
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Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints and drawings
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FAA Safety Sensitive position; must meet FAA’s drug and alcohol testing program requirements
Nice to have
It’d be great if you also had:
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Experience with epoxy and polyurethane coatings preferred
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Experience working in the aerospace or other regulated industry
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5 years or more of experience in a related industry
Responsibilities
As a Production Painter, you will:
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Prepare surfaces to be painted by sanding, non-abrasive blasting (plastic media), cleaning and masking.
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Clean component parts to prepare for paint/coating.
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Prepare paint and primer by mixing on shaker mixer.
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Establish primer and paint to be used by reading work instructions.
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Apply primers and paints usually by spray gun.
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Paint a wide variety of component parts for military and industrial/commercial assemblies. Clean and “mask” most parts before painting.
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Determine quantity of paint, ratio of paint mix and viscosity. Correctly interpret
specification requirements to meet quality acceptance criteria.
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Interface with production and methods engineering to establish fixture requirements and handling of paint application procedures.
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Prepare test panels where required and perform inspections where required for thickness and adhesion characteristics.
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Operate cup viscosity check,
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Dermitron paint thickness checking device, Grieve oven and a variety of paint spraying and cleaning equipment.
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Log all activity identifying lot identification details of paint mix, pot life, temperature, humidity at time of painting, coat thickness and cure cycles.
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Visually check work for surface imperfections. Maintain good housekeeping,
including filter changing.
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Maintain inventory of all paints and solvents.
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Unmask painted product and visually inspects surfaces to assure proper application has been achieved.
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Verify paint thickness requirements, adhesion, texture, color, etc. meet requirements.
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Clean and maintain equipment to assure it is ready for next job. (Paint equipment, blast equipment, etc.)
Benefits
How We Care for You:
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Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
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Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
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Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
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Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
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Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
Salary Range Transparency:
Torrance, CA $30.00–$35.00 Hourly
Salary Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
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