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Immerse parts in solution or wash surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt

Set up and operate painting equipment to coat metal products with lacquer, paint, varnish, enamel, oil, or rustproofing material

Prepare metal surfaces for painting, and paint equipment using brushes, spray guns, sanders, and rollers

Mix chemicals and paints, fill tanks, control viscosity, thinner, and chemicals to mixture

Determine flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer

Operate spray guns, position nozzles to direct spray onto the work piece, and regulate air pressure in spray guns that atomize spray

Verify correct paint colors by reading building prints and designs

Strip, sand, mask, and repaint surfaces, blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools

Spray foam insulation and undercoating as required in buildings

May install windows, door panes, handles, drains, or other accessories

May use a full-face ventilation mask for extended periods of time

Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment

May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted

Must be able to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time