Salary Survey Data for Paint Technician

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Job Description: Sprays surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with protective or decorative material, such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer, using spray gun. Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap, and water. Prepares surfaces prior to painting, such as grinding, sanding, and buffing.: Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated. Mixes paints per paint codes. Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface. Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer. Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose, using wrenches. Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique. Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat. Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer, using brush. Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent. Finishes surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, wax, or other materials. Maintains clean and safe work environment. May heat and spray wax onto products after they are tested. May use acid, wire brush, or steel wool to remove rust from metal. hide...show full eDOT descriptions

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