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
Next release Unknown
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
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