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Machine-sprayed plaster applicator; Mechanical spray plasterer

Description

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.

Tasks

  • 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.

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Centre per al desenvolupament professional Porta22

Barcelona Treball (Porta22)
Llacuna, 156-162, 08018 Barcelona
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900533175
Monday to Friday from 9 to 18 h

Generalitat de Catalunya
Unió Europea FEDER
Unió Europea FSE