Corrosion Control Specialist

About the role

The Corrosion Control Specialist prepares a variety of equipment for painting, ensuring compliance with performance specifications and quality standards. Work is performed in a maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may include extended outdoor periods.

Key responsibilities

• Remove existing paint finishes using sandblasting, scraping, sanding, or chemical methods.
• Treat corrosion on ferrous and non‑ferrous metals by grinding, wire brushing, or chemical acid treatment.
• Apply metal conditioners, pretreatment washes, and body filler to achieve smooth surface contours.
• Apply complete finishing schemes with pneumatic or airless spray equipment or brush, including lettering and insignia.
• Maintain and repair all equipment used for painting tasks and identify correct thinners for various paints.
• Perform other duties as assigned and travel domestically and internationally as required.

Required profile

• Organizational skills with basic English reading, writing, and speaking ability.
• Ability to read and understand technical data and identify paint and material labels.
• Knowledge of health and hazard risks associated with painting operations.
• Valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial corrosion removal and painting of metals.
• Willingness to wear required PPE and pass any necessary medical examinations.
• Physical capability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 lb.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Required skills

• Sandblasting and abrasive paint removal techniques.
• Chemical paint stripping.
• Corrosion treatment (grinding, wire brushing, acid application).
• Metal conditioning and pretreatment washing.
• Body filler application and surface smoothing.
• Operation of pneumatic and airless spray equipment.
• Lettering and insignia application.