Personal Suitability Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination

Surface Preparation Methods Removing old coatings manually; Masking

Type of Industry Experience Aviation and Aerospace industry

Type of Product

General metal products; Aircraft or motor vehicles

Type of Paints or Coatings

Resinous, solvent drying paints; Inhibiting coatings; Drying oils paint; Catalyzed or polymerized paints

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Application Methods Hand-held spray guns; Electrostatic method

Additional Skills

Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications

Specific Skills

Tend or operate equipment to prepare items for application of protective or decorative coatings; Tend or operate equipment to spray or coat; Select appropriate paint or mix paints; Prepare and mix metallizing solutions according to formulas or specifications; Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes; Check proper thickness of plating using micrometers, callipers or other devices

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English