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Production Painter

Moog Inc

Torrance, CAFull-time$30–35/hrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$30–35/hr
Location
Torrance, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is hiring an onsite Production Painter (A) for its Torrance aerospace plant, working first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The painter prepares and coats component parts for military and industrial/commercial assemblies, checks paint quality, and maintains equipment and inventory. The role requires at least three years of related-industry experience; experience with epoxy and polyurethane coatings is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Conventional Paint Application, requiredComputer Skills, requiredBlueprint Reading, requiredEpoxy and Polyurethane Coatings, nice to haveAerospace Industry Experience, nice to haveRegulated Industry Experience, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, nice to have3+ Years Related Industry Experience, requiredFAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements, required5+ Years Related Industry Experience, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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, CAMoog’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.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • 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

It’d be great if you also had:

  • 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

As a Production Painter, you will:

  • 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 inspects 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.)

How We Care for You:

  • 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
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

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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.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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 are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

How this job compares

Set against the 408 open Painter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30–35/hr
  • US median$21–26/hr162 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $32.50/hr, is 38% above the US median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Painter hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Painter jobs in California and 408 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Painter postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (170 postings).
Education
0 of the 408 open Painter jobs (0%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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