Is being an industrial painter a good fit for you?
Paints, coats and decorates items such as furniture, glass, pottery, toys and leather goods.
What the work involves
- Applies coatings like paint, ink or lacquer to protect or decorate surfaces using spray guns, pens or brushes.
- Examines finished surfaces to check they are right and retouches any faulty areas.
- Cleans and maintains tools and equipment using solvents, brushes and rags.
- Reads job orders and inspects items to work out the method and materials needed.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an industrial painter is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.