Corrosion Control Technician

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, TX is seeking a Corrosion Control Technician to apply and maintain coating systems, identify and treat corrosion, prepare surfaces, and ensure coatings meet strict quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires outdoor work, heavy lifting, and flexibility for overtime and weekends to support launch campaigns and ground support equipment fabrication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 2+ years corrosion control, painting, or sand blasting experience in an industrial environment
• Familiarity with safety standards and industry guidelines

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 tools
• Safe operation of aerial platforms, forklifts, and heavy equipment
• Identify hazards in production and take action to reduce risk before work begins

Skills

Corrosion control

Painting

Sand blasting

Spray coating equipment

Air tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Spray coating equipment

Pneumatic tools

Safety standards

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

CORROSION CONTROL TECHNICIAN

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.

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, and scalers
• Safe operation of aerial platforms, forklifts, and heavy equipment
• Identify hazards in production and take action to reduce risk before work begins

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of corrosion control, painting, or sand blasting 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 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
• Coating types, application methods, dry film thickness measurement, holiday detection, and adhesion testing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Typical hours for this position, excluding overtime, are Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor in a safe manner. Work in extreme temperatures due to weather conditions and operating equipment
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day