Profession transport equipment painter

Transport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats, aircraft, motorcycles and railway cars. They prepare the surface of the pieces for the paint and apply the coaat. Transport equipment painters can perform industrial painting or individual customisation. They may also remove or repair painting errors such as scratches.  

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Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Knowledge

• Types of paint

  Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.

• Paint spraying techniques

  Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of paint spraying equipment and spraying techniques., and the order in which parts should be spray-painted.

• Lacquer paint applications

  Have knowledge of the characteristics and applications of lacquer paint and primers, such as the level of sheerness, the varying results of a lacquer treatment on different materials, and others.

• Quality standards

  The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

• Industrial paint

  The various kinds of paint used as coating in manufacturing finishing processes, such as primers, intermediate coats, finish coats, stripe coats, and others.

Skills

• Handle chemical cleaning agents

  Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.

• Analyse the need for technical resources

  Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

• Ensure equipment availability

  Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

• Inspect paint quality

  Inspect paint to ensure it is of a good quality by testing the viscosity, homogeneity and other factors.

• Apply preliminary treatment to workpieces

  Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.

• Use color matching techniques

  Apply specific techniques in order to match different colours.

• Maintain work area cleanliness

  Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

• Protect workpiece components from processing

  Cover parts from being treated with chemicals in order to protect them.

• Use drying equipment for vehicles

  Employ air compressors and other specialist equipment to dry inside as well as outside surfaces of a vehicle.

• Follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures

  Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in illness or injury.

• Use power tools

  Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.

• Apply colour coats

  Spray colour coats onto vehicle parts, operate painting equipment and leave freshly sprayed vehicles to dry in a temperature-controlled and dust-proof environment.

• Prepare vehicles for application of paint

  Set up vehicles for standard or custom paint job; prepare painting equipment; cover vehicle parts that should be protected from paint.

• Keep records of work progress

  Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

• Use technical documentation

  Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

• Monitor painting operations

  Monitor the painting in progress to prevent flaws.

• Use painting equipment

  Use brushes, rollers, spray guns and other painting equipment in accordance with the work.

• Mix paints for vehicles

  Select appropriate paint varieties and mix paint using mixing equipment and according to the colour formulas presented by vehicle manufacturers.

• Clean painting equipment

  Disassemble, clean, and reassemble paint sprayers and other vehicle painting equipment.

• Troubleshoot

  Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

• Paint with a paint gun

  Use a paint gun to coat or paint surfaces of items which are stationary or moving on a conveyor belt. Load the equipment with the suitable type of paint and spray the paint onto the surface in an even and controlled manner to prevent paint from dripping or splashing.

• Check paint consistency

  Before application of the paint, check paint viscosity by using viscosity meter.

• Use paint safety equipment

  Wear safety equipment appropriately such as face masks, gloves and overalls, in order to stay protected from toxic chemicals emitted during paint spraying.

• Dispose of hazardous waste

  Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

• Apply health and safety standards

  Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

• Fix minor vehicle scratches

  Fix minor vehicle dents and scratches with touch-up paint.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB