Base Lacquer Sprayer
したじうるしふきつけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who evenly sprays base lacquer coats using a spray gun on the surfaces of wooden products and lacquerware.
Description
Base Lacquer Sprayers are specialists who properly mix and dilute lacquer and apply it uniformly using a spray gun to products after wood base hardening. Before work, they clean the painting booth and inspect equipment, adjust nozzles, and manage pressure and viscosity to maintain the specified film thickness. After spraying, they check the drying condition and hand over to the polishing process as needed. High skill and experience are required, and attention is paid to environmental conditions and safety and health management.
Future Outlook
Although demand is decreasing due to automated painting and environmental regulations, in fields seeking high-quality finishes such as lacquerware and luxury furniture, a certain amount of demand for craftsmen with specialized skills is expected to remain.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Lacquer Worker → Base Lacquer Sprayer → Topcoat Lacquer Brush Painter → Painting Foreman (Leader) → Independent/Workshop Establishment
Required Skills
Coating Film Thickness Management / Lacquer Dilution and Mixing / Painting Booth Maintenance / Spray Gun Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Traditional Lacquer Art / Environmental Condition Management / Polishing and Grinding Techniques / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is necessary to prevent unevenness or defects in the coating film. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a large physical burden from long hours of standing work and spray gun operation. |
| Problem Solving | Adjustment of painting conditions and response to causes of defects are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly because the work centers on accurately executing prescribed procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is required to perform work accurately based on instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly basic film thickness measurement and numerical management, with few complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Painting Technician
Aliases
- Lacquer Sprayer
Related Jobs
- Painter
- Polisher
- Topcoat Lacquer Brush Painter
- Wood Base Hardener