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surface treatment operator

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Description

Surface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the materials needed for surface protection.

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Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

perform test run apply preliminary treatment to workpieces choose proper primer coat operate metal polishing equipment dispose of hazardous waste ensure equipment availability spot metal imperfections work ergonomically apply health and safety standards read standard blueprints prepare surface for painting wear appropriate protective gear work with chemicals apply precision metalworking techniques sand between coats apply spraying techniques remove inadequate workpieces inspect quality of products remove coating select spraying pressure remove processed workpiece read engineering drawings keep records of work progress lacquer wood surfaces prepare surface for hardwood floor laying operate automated process control tend dip tank tend anodising machine prepare surface for plastering plan surface slope maintain mechatronic equipment maintain robotic equipment paint surfaces prepare surface for enamelling mix chemicals operate lacquer spray gun clean wood surface blast surface maintain equipment tend electroplating machine smooth glass surface tend surface grinding machine monitor painting operations