rustproofer

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of metal household articles manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacture of small metal parts metal coating technologies manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of metal assembly products types of metal manufacturing processes industrial paint manufacturing of tools sanding techniques manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of metal structures

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run recognise signs of corrosion wear appropriate protective gear rust proofing spray gun parts remove inadequate workpieces operate rust proofing spray gun ensure equipment availability troubleshoot spot metal imperfections apply spraying techniques apply preliminary treatment to workpieces select spraying pressure remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain mechanical equipment follow safety procedures when working at heights apply phosphate coating to metal workpiece inspect quality of products work ergonomically galvanise metal workpiece dispose of hazardous waste keep records of work progress apply chromate conversion coating to a metal workpiece apply precision metalworking techniques choose proper primer coat parkerise metal workpiece