Hard Skills
IntermediateSurface PreparationTechniques including degreasing, acid pickling, and abrasive blasting to remove contaminants from metal before coating.
AdvancedHot-Dip GalvanizingThe process of immersing steel or iron into a kettle of molten zinc to create a metallurgically bonded corrosive-resistant coating.
IntermediateCoating Thickness MeasurementUtilizing magnetic gauges or ultrasonic tools to verify that zinc or paint layers meet engineering specifications and ASTM standards.
IntermediateChemical Safety and Hazardous Material HandlingKnowledge of safe protocols for managing acids, fluxes, and molten metals, including proper PPE usage and spill response.
IntermediateIndustrial Spray ApplicationOperating airless or conventional spray systems to apply specialized coatings and primers to metal surfaces.
BasicEquipment MaintenanceRoutine cleaning and minor repair of galvanizing kettles, hoist systems, and spray equipment to prevent mechanical failure.