Group
Occupation
731231 Industrial Spraypainter
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
731231 Industrial Spraypainter
Operates spray painting equipment to paint and apply other industrial coatings to manufactured items.
Specialisation
- Powder Coater
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and masking
- Mixes and prepares paint colours to achieve desired results
- Sets up and operates spray painting equipment, ensuring proper pressure and nozzle settings
- Applies paint and other coatings to manufactured items using spray guns or other application methods
- Monitors and adjusts paint flow, coverage, and thickness to achieve desired finish
- Inspects painted items for defects and touches up as necessary