
Corrosion Control Technician
SpaceX · Starbase, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Starbase, TX. Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Painting / coating
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live controls postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 59%
- Automation 59%
- Robotics 30%
- Root cause 22%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: SpaceX in Starbase
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Full description from SpaceXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
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
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
- ✓Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
- ✓Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
- ✓Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
- ✓Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
- ✓Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
- ✓Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical
requirements
of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.
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Requirements
- ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
qualifications
and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
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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.
