Feeds manufactured articles or parts onto conveyor or feed mechanism that carries them through paint dipping and spraying operations. May be designated according to coating applied, article sprayed, or mechanism fed.

Feeds manufactured articles or parts onto conveyor or feed mechanism that carries them through paint dipping and spraying operations. May be designated according to coating applied, article sprayed, or mechanism fed.

Inspects finishes, such as paint, lacquer, or porcelain enamel on items, such as household appliances, automobiles, toys, or bicycles while items move along production line or in inspection bays to ascertain conformance to standards

examines workpiece for scale, cracks, shade variances,... [+] More

Inspects finishes, such as paint, lacquer, or porcelain enamel on items, such as household appliances, automobiles, toys, or bicycles while items move along production line or in inspection bays to ascertain conformance to standards

examines workpiece for scale, cracks, shade variances, or unpainted areas. Marks workpiece with symbol to indicate defective area and type of repair needed. Records number and type of units rejected and reasons for rejection. May mark other defects, such as loose welds and loose or missing parts. May inspect decals, identification markings or stenciling on workpiece to ensure specified location, clarity, and alignment. May record number and types of metal and paint defects, using hand held, programmed data collector. [-] Less

Repairs and adjusts spray-paint guns and paint-mixing machines, using handtools

disassembles spray gun, using wrenches. Cleans parts in gasoline or other solvent. Wipes parts dry. Replaces valves, jets, and other worn or broken parts. Attaches new hose to guns. Turns thumbscrews,... [+] More

Repairs and adjusts spray-paint guns and paint-mixing machines, using handtools

disassembles spray gun, using wrenches. Cleans parts in gasoline or other solvent. Wipes parts dry. Replaces valves, jets, and other worn or broken parts. Attaches new hose to guns. Turns thumbscrews, nuts, and other controls on gun to adjust jets and nozzles. Repairs agitators of paint-mixing equipment. May mix paints and lacquers, using paddle or electric shaker-agitator, scales, and viscosity cups. May order parts and materials to maintain inventory levels. [-] Less

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Paints, lacquers, or varnishes manufactured articles on production floor, using spray painting equipment. Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap, and water. Grinds, sands, buffs, and performs other necessary preparation work prior to painting.

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. Maintains clean and 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. [-] Less

Tends paint spraying and drying units of mirror-silvering range that spray and dry paint coatings on silvered glass

measures paint and thinner, according to formula, and pours paint into storage tank. Turns valves to start power mixer and flow of paint... [+] More

Tends paint spraying and drying units of mirror-silvering range that spray and dry paint coatings on silvered glass

measures paint and thinner, according to formula, and pours paint into storage tank. Turns valves to start power mixer and flow of paint to spray heads. Pushes button to start spray heads across conveyor, to clear thinner from paint lines, and to spray paint on silvered glass. Observes painting area to detect uneven spray. Reads pressure gauges and turns valves to adjust paint flow and air pressure. Regulates oven temperature as specified. Removes spray nozzles and pipelines with wrenches and cleans equipment, using solvents. Pours paint thinner into paint lines to prevent paint residue from hardening and clogging paint lines. May determine amount of paint applied to glass, comparing sample with factory standard, or weighing glass before and after painting. May disassemble carriage and replace worn or broken parts of spraying unit. [-] Less

Operates spray drier to evaporate water from clay slip to form pellets used in production of mosaic quarry, wall and floor tile

connects hose to ball mill and drier pump, using wrenches, and opens valves. Sets controls on panelboard for specified... [+] More

Operates spray drier to evaporate water from clay slip to form pellets used in production of mosaic quarry, wall and floor tile

connects hose to ball mill and drier pump, using wrenches, and opens valves. Sets controls on panelboard for specified temperatures and pressure in drier and to route pellets into specified silo. Starts pump and drier and observes dials and gauges and adjusts controls to ensure that specified temperature and pressure are maintained. Draws sample of pellets from drier and measures moisture content, using moisture meter. Records specified processing data. [-] Less

Controls combination drying oven and spray booth equipment that preheats and glazes bisque ware

lights gas jets of drying ovens that preheat ware to set glaze. Adjusts controls to regulate speed of conveyor. Starts pumps to pump glaze to spray guns.... [+] More

Controls combination drying oven and spray booth equipment that preheats and glazes bisque ware

lights gas jets of drying ovens that preheat ware to set glaze. Adjusts controls to regulate speed of conveyor. Starts pumps to pump glaze to spray guns. Positions spray guns in booths at required angles, adjusts nozzles, and turns valves controlling air pressure to produce even coating of glaze according to size and shape of ware. Examines glazed ware for cracks, glaze runs, and uneven thickness of glaze. Cleans machine and replaces clogged glaze filters, air lines, and spray nozzles. May coat interior of ware with glaze, using spray gun. [-] Less

Tends spray-painting machine that automatically applies lettering, diagrams, or designs on products, such as speedometer faces, automobile steering-wheel hubs, and radio or television control knobs

places workpiece in masking jig and depresses pedal to clamp workpiece against stencil mask. Depresses pedal... [+] More

Tends spray-painting machine that automatically applies lettering, diagrams, or designs on products, such as speedometer faces, automobile steering-wheel hubs, and radio or television control knobs

places workpiece in masking jig and depresses pedal to clamp workpiece against stencil mask. Depresses pedal to spray exposed area of workpiece through mask. Removes product from jig and examines coating for smears, runs, incomplete painting, and similar flaws. Removes and places paint saturated masks in mask-washing machine for cleaning. May record production. [-] Less

Sets up and operates painting and drying units along conveyor line to coat metal, plastic, ceramic, and wood products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material

places or racks workpieces on conveyor. Turns valve to regulate water shield spray.... [+] More

Sets up and operates painting and drying units along conveyor line to coat metal, plastic, ceramic, and wood products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material

places or racks workpieces on conveyor. Turns valve to regulate water shield spray. Starts pumps to mix chemicals and paints, to fill tanks, and to control viscosity, adding prescribed amounts or proportions of paints, thinner, and chemicals to mixture. Screws specified nozzles into spray guns and positions nozzles to direct spray onto workpiece. Lights ovens, turns knobs, and observes gauges on control panel to set specified temperature and air circulation in oven, to synchronize speed of conveyor with action of spray guns and ovens, and to regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray. Determines flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer. May spray coated product with salt solution for prescribed time to determine resistance to corrosion. May be designated according to coating applied as bonderite operator; control operator, flow coat; or according to article coated as gunstock-spray-unit adjuster. [-] Less