Industrial Spraypainters, classified under ANZSCO 7112, are professionals who specialize in operating spray painting equipment to paint and apply industrial coatings to manufactured items. This occupation does not include Vehicle Painters, who are classified under Unit Group 3243.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Industrial Spraypainters unit group require a certain level of skill, which is typically obtained through qualifications and experience. The skill levels for this occupation in Australia and New Zealand are as follows:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some cases, additional on-the-job training and relevant experience may be required alongside formal qualifications.

Tasks Include:

• Grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces of items to be painted
• Loading paint, oil, lacquer, varnish, and rustproofing agents into spray equipment
• Connecting hoses to spray equipment and adjusting spray nozzles to the required pressure
• Securing items to be sprayed within spray booths or placing them onto conveyors
• Directing spray guns to apply even coatings
• Moving items to drying areas and stacking them for further painting and packaging
• Starting and monitoring extractor and drying fans, as well as heaters
• Cleaning nozzles, containers, and hoses of equipment
• Operating paint dipping baths (in some cases)
• Mixing coating solutions and regulating their temperature (in some cases)

Occupation:

• 711211 Industrial Spraypainter

An Industrial Spraypainter operates spray painting equipment to paint and apply industrial coatings to manufactured items.

Skill Level:

• 4 Australia
• 3 New Zealand

Specializations within this occupation include Powder Coater and Rust Proofer.