Corrosion Control Technician

SpaceX • Starbase, TX, TX

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About The Position

As a corrosion control technician for ground support equipment fabrication, you will apply and maintain coating systems that protect critical hardware and infrastructure. You will identify, remove, and treat corrosion, prepare surfaces, and apply coatings to meet strict quality standards while keeping pace with a demanding production schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 2 years of corrosion control, painting, or sandblasting experience in an industrial environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor safely.
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Must be capable of safely working at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, potentially confirmed through a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of industrial painting experience.
• Familiarity with National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), material safety data sheet (MSDS), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation codes or industry standards.
• Understanding of heavy equipment safety standards.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns.
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently or in a team, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to assume responsibility, work with little or no supervision, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and quality control.
• Knowledge of coating types, application methods, dry film thickness measurement, holiday detection, and adhesion testing.

Responsibilities

• Sandblast to acceptable industry standards.
• Operate spray coating equipment to industrial and commercial standards.
• Operate air tools, pressure feed tanks, and airless pumps.
• Quality brush and roll industrial and commercial coatings.
• Perform corrosion control on carbon steel and stainless steel using pneumatic air tools, needle guns, and scalers.
• Safely operate aerial platforms, forklifts, and heavy equipment.
• Identify production hazards and take action to reduce risk before work begins.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED