Sealer Worker (Excluding Buildings: Base Coating)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves applying base coat paint (sealer/primer) to products other than buildings, such as automobiles and machine parts, to ensure adhesion and rust prevention of the paint film.
Description
Sealer workers apply base coat paint (sealer/primer) by hand or using painting equipment to objects excluding buildings, such as automobiles, metal parts, and furniture components. Before work, they polish and clean surfaces and apply masking. They evenly spread adjusted and diluted paint using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. They also measure paint film thickness, manage drying, and handle safety and health management, playing a role in maintaining and improving painting quality.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation and labor reduction in manufacturing, demand fluctuates, but for small-lot products and high-value-added products, precise manual base coating techniques are still required.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Physically Fit
Work Style
Contract Work / Indoor Factory Work / Project Contract / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Painter → Sealer Worker → Senior Painter → Site Supervisor → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Dilution Adjustment Technique / Knowledge of Handling Organic Solvents / Paint Film Thickness Measurement / Painting Technique / Surface Polishing Technique
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Paint Chemistry / Color Sense / Painting Technique (Paint Booth Operation) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention to detail is required to not miss the uniformity of the paint film or the presence of defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and painting tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly based on prescribed procedures, with little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves simple measurements and does not require advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Foreman / Safety and Health Officer
- Organic Solvent Work Supervisor
- Painting Technician (Painting Application)
Aliases
- Base Coat Painter
- Primer Worker
- Sealer Artisan
Related Jobs
- Brush Painter
- Roller Painter
- Spray Painter
- Surface Preparation Worker