Corrosion Control Technician

CORROSION CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Corrosion control technicians are responsible for production tools applications of various coatings systems for asset protection. This technician will comply with quality corrosion standards, identifying/removing/treating corrosion to prepare components for painting.

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
• Corrosion control on carbon steel/stainless steel using pneumatic air tools, needle guns, scalers
• Perform safe operations of aerial platforms, forklifts, and heavy equipment

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of corrosion control, painting, or sandblasting experience in an industrial environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of industrial painting experience
• Familiarity with the 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-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn
• Ability to work under little or no supervision
• Ability to assume responsibility, work with little or no supervision and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful conditions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments- heat, cold, rain
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, and lifting (up to 25 lbs. unassisted) and able to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights with proper PPE (up to 300 feet)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Corrosion Control Technician/Level 1: $20.00/hour    
Corrosion Control Technician/Level 2: $23.00/hour    
Corrosion Control Technician/Level 3: $27.00/hour    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.