Is being a spray painting operator a good fit for you?
Sets up and runs spraying or rolling machines that coat products such as glass, cloth, metal and wood with paint or other finishes.
What the work involves
- Disposes of hazardous waste safely.
- Holds and positions spray guns to direct spray onto items.
- Sprays prepared surfaces with set amounts of primer and finishing coats.
- Monitors painting to spot flaws like blisters or streaks and fixes their causes.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on 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 a spray painting operator is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.