Summary Electrostatic Painting Machine Set-up Operator near Saanich (BC)

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "electrostatic painting machine set-up operator" was moved from the group Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 9536) to the group Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213).

Find key facts and figures about working as an electrostatic painting machine set-up operator. The following information is applicable to all Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213).

Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.

Description

Industrial painters and coaters operate and tend machines or use brushes and spray equipment to apply paint, enamel, lacquer or other non-metallic protective and decorative coatings to surfaces of various products. Metal finishing process operators operate machines or equipment to deposit metallized substances on workpieces and surfaces to provide decorative, protective and restorative coatings. These workers are employed by manufacturing companies and custom refinishing, coating and plating shops.

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Requirements

High school or specific training

This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.

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Wages

$35.43/hour

Median wage in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Jobs

8 jobs

advertised in British Columbia

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Skills

  • Clean work area
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications
  • Check proper thickness of plating using micrometers, callipers or other devices
  • Clean and maintain equipment

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