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Industrial painter.

The industrial painting technician is an expert in carrying out this surface treatment, the purpose of which is to coat a metallic or other kind of surface with a liquid or powdered chemical to give it both a finish and some protection against environmental aggressions (oxidation, corrosion...). Although in some cases painting is still done by hand, it is now more common to use automated painting techniques in a painting line when working on series of a certain size. This includes a degreasing section (in some cases) a painting section and a drying section (oven), as the parts are taken from one section to the next via a chain transport system. The industrial painting technician may paint by hand (with a brush or gun) or specialise in handling the control of the automated line. The industrial painting technician reports to the painting manager or production manager.

• Prepare the paint, mixing paint and solvents according to a specific formula.
• Program the painting line according to the pieces to be painted.
• Prepare the surface to be painted (degrease, clean,...).
• Proceed to painting, if painting by hand.
• Carry out a quality control of the paint job.
• Organise the purchase of paints and solvents.
• Suggest improvements to be made to the painting process.
• Maintain a good relationship with other sections of the production line (production, packaging...).
• Take into account environmental and risk prevention regulations when painting.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Tractaments superficials (Nivell 2)

Complementary training

Analytical thought: Level 1

Initiative: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 1

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

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.

Welding Technician

Technician in the manufacture of paper and paper pulp.

Restaurant pastry chef

Die maker

Machining centre operator

• Work hours

  Full-time There are companies in which the painting process does not take up the entire working day of the painter and where s/he must carry out other tasks.

• Salary

  Annual gross wages from 15,000 to 20,000 euros.

• Human resources and equipment

  The self-employed worker is in charge of PPE (personal protective equipment) and suits. They sometimes have assistants.

• Initial investments

  The facilities and paint are usually provided by the hiring company.