Corrosion Control Technician

Corrosion Control Technician

Work will include the following : Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paint and rust treatment chemicals required for different types of metals. As directed grinds, sands, cleans, preserves, and prepares metal surfaces for painting. Job will include rust removal, rust treatment, paint, preparing surfaces on all types of equipment, cranes, vehicles and machinery using various hand tools such as but not limited to needle gun or scaler, chippers, sanders, grinders, putt knives, and drills. Job will also include applying surfaces, with brush, roller, spray gun, and other equipment to obtain desirable results of color, coating, film, thickness, coverage and protection. Must be able to position and operate equipment including needle gun, compressors, receivers, water separators, filters, and hoses. May mix colors, oils, and thinners to obtain proper color or consistency. In general, the work of the corrosion control technician requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training experience. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of spray painting and rust removal equipment, to include all tools common to corrosion control.
• Must have thorough knowledge of paints, thinner, and lacquers and have good color perception.
• Must be able to read and comprehend mix ratios and minimum surface preparation as required by paint manufacturers.
• Must be able to work with protective coatings to include but not limited to thinners, lacquers, epoxies, cleaners, inorganic zinc coatings, polyamide epoxy coatings, aliphatic polyurethanes, and epoxy mastic coatings.
• Must be able to work at various heights, including work from mechanical lifting devices.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards
• Must agree to be able to wear a close-fitting respirator (requires the absence of facial hair that would interfere with the respirator seal).
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Mayport Naval Station.

Physical Requirements (Activities performed during a typical day) :