rustproofer
Rustproofers use the proper equipment and machinery to provide metal workpieces with a hard, durable finishing coat, composed of specific chemical formulas, that prevents or delays iron and steel pieces from rusting and protects against corrosion.
Also called: paint prepping operative, rust-proofing worker, sandblast operator, rust proof machine operative, paint prepper, rustproof machine operator, rust removing operative, rust stripper
- 15
- essential skills
- 30
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
15- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- apply spraying techniques
- ensure equipment availability
- operate rust proofing spray gun
- perform test run
- quality standards
- recognise signs of corrosion
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- rust proofing spray gun parts
- select spraying pressure
- spot metal imperfections
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
30- apply chromate conversion coating to a metal workpiece
- apply phosphate coating to metal workpiece
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- choose proper primer coat
- dispose of hazardous waste
- ferrous metal processing
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- galvanise metal workpiece
- industrial paint
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacture of small metal parts
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal assembly products
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal household articles
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of tools
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- metal coating technologies
- parkerise metal workpiece
- sanding techniques
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- work ergonomically
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