Machine-sprayed plaster applicator; Mechanical spray plasterer

The plaster sprayer is a professional specialised in applying continuous cladding and finishes on the interior walls of buildings with mechanically-sprayed layers of plaster. This worker applies cladding on horizontal, vertical and sloped walls using a mechanical system specially designed for the preparation and application of plaster on the walls that are to be covered. This system consists of a machine supplied with the special plaster to be applied. It automatically mixes it with water and by means of a hose connected to an injection gun, makes it possible to spray the plaster onto the surface to be covered.

• Prepare the work area, organise the environment, determining and preparing the necessary materials, tools, machines, implements and accessory resources.
• Take measurements of the elements that must be cladded on the graphic documentation or on site.
• Determine, prepare and use the protective elements and equipment necessary for carrying out the works under suitable health and safety conditions.
• Prepare the wall for the application of the plaster cladding.
• Determine and prepare the amounts of plaster to be used.
• Apply plaster to the edges and corners, placing corner protectors where needed.
• Using the mechanical sprayer, spray the plaster onto the wall that is to be cladded.
• Plaster and clean the surface that is worked on.
• Carry out various operations for the maintenance of the tools, implements, machines and work equipment used.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Minimum compulsory education
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Edificació i Obra Civil: Revestiments amb pastes i morters (Nivell 2)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Civil Engineering Works and Building - Intermediate Level: Construction

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Initiative: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

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• Work hours

  This professional tends to work a 40-hour week.

• Salary

  From 23.372 to 34.533 euros a year. Median: 28.412 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Non-specialist staff

• Human resources and equipment

  Spray plastering equipment, tools, auxiliary means, small van or lorry.

• Initial investments

  The initial investment can vary greatly depending on the type of spray equipment, tools, auxiliary means, vehicles, etc. that are used, in addition to whether a warehouse, premises or an office is wanted. You can get started with an initial investment of around 10,000 euros.