
	The Construction & Mining Equipment Industry Group (CMEIG) is a non-profit organisation to represent the construction and mining equipment industry and allied equipment and services on issues impacting on the delivery of business.

Automotive Spray Painter (position description)

This is skilled work in refinishing and painting automotive equipment. The automotive spray painter generally receives work assignments from a shop foreman and must independently determine work methods in accordance with standard automotive painting practices.

A working knowledge of the standard methods and practices of automotive painting and of the materials and methods used in painting or refinishing is required. Skills in the use and operation of automotive painting equipment and the ability to complete lay outs and paints signs including freehand lettering are needed.

Common tasks

prepares paint to desired colour and consistency
prepares spraying equipment such as cleaning or adjusting spray gun
cleans vehicle to be painted
masks glass and other appropriate areas prior to application of paint with spray gun or brush
applies decals to machinery and trucks
paints trailers, and other related equipment
maintains stock levels of all items required for the completion of duties
manages OH&S and environmental hazards in the paint bay and workplace

More information

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