Industrial Spraypainters

What the job involves

• 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

Key values of workers in Industrial Spraypainters

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Top skills required for workers in Industrial Spraypainters

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Quality Control Analysis

  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Equipment Maintenance

  Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Repairing

  Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.