Spray Painter (Architectural Painting)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Spray Painter (Architectural Painting) is a specialized technical profession that uses spray guns or airless equipment to uniformly apply paint to the exterior and interior walls of buildings.
Description
Spray Painters (Architectural Painting) apply paint to the exterior walls and interiors of buildings such as offices, residences, and commercial facilities using spray equipment (spray guns or airless machines). After surface preparation through substrate treatment and masking, they properly blend the paint, set up the equipment, and manage coating thickness and finish quality. Work often involves heights or confined spaces, requiring essential safety management with scaffolding or aerial work platforms. In recent years, the adoption of environmentally friendly paints, as well as weather-resistant and insulating paints, has increased, necessitating the acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for building renovations and improved durability, demand for skilled spray painters remains stable. Acquiring techniques for environmentally friendly and high-performance paints enhances market value.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous and methodical / Physically strong
Work Style
Direct to Site and Direct Home / Long Hours Work / On-site Work / Team Work
Career Path
Spray Painting Apprentice → Spray Painter → Foreman → Site Agent → Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
High-Pressure Washing / Masking Work / Paint Mixing / Safe Work Practices / Spray Gun Operation / Substrate Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Blueprint Reading / Coating Thickness Measurement / Knowledge of Environmentally Considerate Paints / Quality Control / Scaffolding Assembly
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is necessary to prevent uneven coating or inconsistent thickness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required for prolonged standing work and transporting heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows procedures and specifications, and originality is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Training
- First-Class Painting Technician
- Organic Solvent Work Supervisor
- Scaffolding Work Supervisor
- Second-Class Painting Technician
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