Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.

Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.

Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails.

Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers.

Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.

Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.

Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, or rustproofing materials.

Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools.

Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.

Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.

Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.

Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.

Record operational data on specified forms.

Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.

Prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals, or other decorative items to finished products.

Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly.

Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, handtrucks, or cranes.

Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.

Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications.

Spray coated products with salt solutions to determine how they will resist corrosion.

Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks.

Place items or products on feedracks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or truck lifts.

Attach and align machine parts such as rollers, guides, brushes, and blades, using hand tools.

Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes.