Rubber Lining Technician

Key Accountabilities

1. Rubber Lining Application

• Apply rubber sheets/linings to the internal surfaces of tanks, vessels, pipes, valves, and other equipment as per approved specifications and procedures.
• Ensure proper alignment, bonding, joining, and adhesion of rubber lining to the substrate.
• Use appropriate tools, equipment, and techniques to achieve a high-quality finish.

2. Surface Preparation

• Prepare equipment surfaces prior to rubber lining through sandblasting, scraping, cleaning, grinding, or other approved methods.
• Ensure surfaces are free from rust, contaminants, moisture, oil, and other materials that may affect adhesion.
• Inspect prepared surfaces before commencing lining activities.

3. Bonding and Vulcanization

• Use compressed air or other approved methods to ensure proper bonding of the rubber lining to the vessel surface.
• Carry out vulcanization using live steam, autoclaves, or other approved equipment and processes.
• Monitor the process to ensure the required temperature, pressure, and curing conditions are achieved.

4. Inspection and Quality Testing

• Inspect completed rubber lining for defects, air pockets, wrinkles, poor adhesion, faulty seams, and other imperfections.
• Conduct spark testing/holiday testing or other approved methods to identify pinholes, holes, or faulty seams.
• Rectify defects or coordinate corrective work as required to meet quality standards.

5. Equipment and Site Installation

• Install rubber linings at customer or project sites when required.
• Carry out site work in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other trades to ensure smooth completion of site activities.

6. Tools, Equipment and Material Handling

• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used for rubber lining, surface preparation, bonding, testing, and vulcanization.
• Handle rubber sheets, adhesives, solvents, and other materials correctly to prevent damage, wastage, or contamination.
• Report defective tools, equipment, or materials to the supervisor.

7. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Follow all company HSE policies, risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain safe working practices when handling chemicals, compressed air, steam, and other hazardous equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses.

8. Documentation, Housekeeping and Team Support

• Record completed work, inspection/testing results, material usage, and defects as required.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of the work area, tools, and equipment.
• Work effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, and other technicians to meet production and project schedules.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the supervisor.