Spray Painter (Metal Painting)

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Specialized profession that applies anti-rust and aesthetic coatings to metal product surfaces using an air spray gun.

Description

Spray Painter (Metal Painting) is an occupation that uses air spray guns and painting booths to paint metal products and structures. Performs base preparation such as degreasing and polishing, masking, primer application, and finish painting in sequence. Manages film thickness and finish quality through paint mixing, dilution, and spray technique adjustments, and handles post-curing inspections and touch-ups. During work, attention is given to organic solvent handling, painting booth ventilation management, occupational safety and health, and providing coatings that meet quality standards.

Future Outlook

Skill succession due to an aging workforce is a challenge. While automation and robot painting technologies are advancing, demand for manual precision painting is expected to continue.

Personality Traits

Cautious / High concentration / Meticulous / Physically fit

Work Style

Assembly line work / Contract work / Factory employment / Shift work

Career Path

Apprentice Painter → Painter → Skilled Painter → Group Leader/Leader → Quality Manager

Required Skills

Masking Technique / Paint Mixing / Painting Technique (Painting Booth Operation) / Spray Gun Operation / Surface Preparation

Recommended Skills

Occupational Safety and Health Management / Painting Booth Maintenance / Quality Inspection (Film Thickness Measurement) / Surface Treatment Knowledge

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy High attention to detail is required to ensure uniform film thickness and prevent unpainted spots in fine areas.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and moving heavy parts.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Involves many simple tasks and does not require advanced logical thinking.
Creativity & Ideation Primarily involves work following instructions and specifications, with little need for creativity.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Limited to paint dilution and film thickness measurement; no need for advanced mathematical analysis.

Related Qualifications

  • Aerial Work Platform Operation Training
  • First-Class Painting Technician
  • Organic Solvent Work Supervisor
  • Second-Class Painting Technician

Aliases

  • Spray Coating Painter
  • Spray Painter

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  • Architectural Painter
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  • Manual Spray Painter

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