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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

surface treatment operator

Surface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion.

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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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardsferrous metal processingmetal coating technologiescorrosion typeshealth and safety in the workplacesanding techniquesmaterial mechanicsnon-ferrous metal processing
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
types of metalanodising processlacquer spray gun partsroboticselectroplatingdip-coating processtypes of metal manufacturing processesindustrial paintlacquer paint applicationstypes of woodtypes of plasticmechatronicsautomation technology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
sand between coatsperform test runwork with chemicalsoperate metal polishing equipmentread engineering drawingswear appropriate protective gearremove inadequate workpiecesapply health and safety standardsinspect quality of productsprepare surface for paintingwork ergonomicallyensure equipment availabilitydispose of hazardous wastekeep records of work progressremove coatingapply precision metalworking techniquesspot metal imperfectionsapply spraying techniquesapply preliminary treatment to workpieceschoose proper primer coatselect spraying pressureremove processed workpieceread standard blueprints
OPTIONALOptional competences
prepare surface for enamellingmaintain equipmentlacquer wood surfacestend dip tankmix chemicalsmaintain mechatronic equipmenttend surface grinding machinemaintain robotic equipmentblast surfacetend electroplating machinemonitor painting operationstend anodising machineprepare surface for plasteringprepare surface for hardwood floor layingsmooth glass surfaceoperate automated process controloperate lacquer spray gunplan surface slopepaint surfacesclean wood surface

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

64 total
31 essential · 33 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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