Description
Operates spray painting equipment to paint and apply other industrial coatings to manufactured items.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Powder Coater
- Rust Proofer
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 7112 Industrial Spraypainters
Description
operate spray painting equipment to paint and apply other industrial coatings to manufactured items.
Tasks
- grinding, sanding and cleaning surfaces of items to be painted
- loading paint, oil, lacquer, varnish and rustproofing agents into spray equipment
- connecting hoses to spray equipment and adjusting spray nozzles to required pressure
- securing items to be sprayed within spray booths or placing them onto conveyors
- directing spray guns to apply even coatings
- moving items to drying areas and stacking them for further painting and packaging
- starting and monitoring extractor and drying fans, and heaters
- cleaning nozzles, containers and hoses of equipment
- may operate paint dipping baths
- may mix coating solutions and regulate their temperature
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.