Industrial Spray Painter
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 73Machine and Stationary Plant Operators
- Minor group
- 731Machine Operators
Description
Operates spray painting equipment to paint and apply other industrial coatings to manufactured items.
Specialisations
- Powder Coater
Unit group
7311 · Industrial Spray Painters and SandblastersDescription
Operate sandblasting and industrial spray painting equipment to clean and grind hard surfaces and apply paint and other industrial coatings to manufactured items, metal products and other hard surfaces.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 4
Australia
4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and masking
- Mixes and prepares paint colours to achieve desired results
- Sets up and operates spray painting equipment, ensuring proper pressure and nozzle settings
- Applies paint and other coatings to manufactured items using spray guns or other application methods
- Monitors and adjusts paint flow, coverage and thickness to achieve desired finish
- Inspects painted items for defects and touches up as necessary
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/73/731/7311
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.