Vehicle paint technicians

Description

Vehicle paint technicians use spray equipment to apply paint, cellulose and other protective or decorative materials to the bodywork of motor vehicles.

Tasks

• applies masking material to protect areas not to be coated and removes any external fixtures
• consults vehicle colour code, chooses appropriate paint or mixes paint to achieve desired consistency and colour
• uses hand or electrostatic spray gun to coat surfaces, adjusting nozzle and pressure valves of the gun as required
• removes masking materials and refits external fittings after completion of spraying
• cleans and maintains spray equipment, protective clothing and spraying booth.

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Off- and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs at Levels 2 and 3 are available. Apprenticeships at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 are also available and take between three to four years to complete.