Applying a third coat of paint to ensure an even finish
Industrial spray painters operate spray painting equipment to apply protective coatings to manufactured items or structures.
Duties and Tasks
Industrial spray painters may perform the following tasks:
prepare surfaces to be coated by using various methods (abrasive blasting, high pressure water washing or power wire brushing) to remove grease, dirt and rust
apply masking tape to areas not to be painted
start extractors and drying fans and heaters
spray coatings (such as paint, lacquer, enamel, silver or copper solution) to provide finished surface to manufactured products
move items to drying areas and unload and stack them for further painting or packaging
rub down painted items between coats
operate paint dipping baths and conveyor equipment
Industrial spray painters usually work in noisy factory or construction environments. Most of their time is spent standing or bending. Protective clothing, masks and goggles must be worn when handling poisonous materials.
This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Other Intermediate Machine Operators
Employment Status
Weekly Income ($)
Full-time
961
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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