MCPP: Corrosion Control Technician - 2nd Shift

KBR•Jacksonville, GA

About The Position

The Corrosion Control Technician performs work setting up, operating, and conducting preventive maintenance on stationary and portable sandblasting equipment used to clean metal and nonmetal surfaces. The position also applies coating materials—including paint, varnish, lacquer, and shellac—to wood, metal, glass, concrete, and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and related methods. The technician provides technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower-level painters and assists higher-level painters. The role is part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP), which provides maintenance and logistics services to the U.S. Marine Corps in Jacksonville, Florida. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Eight years of directly related work experience.
Complete the Vehicle Body Repair Course or equivalent.
Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license and be able to obtain and maintain a Tactical Operator License as necessary.
Working knowledge of sandblasting equipment and machine operation and preventive maintenance, surface-cleaning characteristics of metals and nonmetals, abrasive qualities of sand-like materials, and air pressures needed to achieve the desired finish without damaging work pieces.
Ability to position and hold work pieces and blasting nozzles and perform blasting operations safely.
Working knowledge of OSHA, SPCC, and EPA regulations concerning sandblasting procedures and the use and disposal of sandblast materials.
Complete the Small Boat Preservation Course or equivalent.
Working knowledge of standard surface-preparation and coating methods and techniques.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, SSPC standards, NACE standards, and EPA regulations concerning painting.
Be medically and physically capable of wearing a respirator.
Be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces, extremely high or low temperatures, and at heights.
Be able to lift 50 pounds unaided.
Be able to comply with established methods, safety standards, quality standards, and applicable time schedules.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and base access.

Nice To Haves

Apprenticeship as a painter/sandblaster.
Apprenticeship as a painter in a shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and perform preventive maintenance on stationary and portable sandblasting equipment and machines.
Clean metal and nonmetal surfaces using sandblasting equipment.
Apply coating materials to wood, metal, glass, concrete, and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and related methods.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower-level painters.
Assist higher-level painters.
Perform other tasks as assigned.