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2.8 KiB

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marine-painter Occupational skill for the role 'marine painter' (also: ship painter, boat painter, marine blaster, naval painter, maritime painter). Use when the user asks for typical marine painter work such as: Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.; Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.; Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

Marine Painter

Marine painters work in the shipbuilding industry and are responsible for completing the blasting, painting, hull washing and cleaning, scraping and protection jobs of all varieties as assigned by supervisors. They follow set guidelines, processes and procedures to ensure successful completion of work.

Core workflow

  1. Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
  2. Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
  3. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  4. Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
  5. Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
  6. Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
  7. Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
  8. Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • apply colour coats
  • apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
  • apply primer
  • check paint consistency
  • clean painting equipment
  • clean surfaces
  • dispose of hazardous waste
  • dispose of non-hazardous waste
  • ensure equipment availability
  • handle chemical cleaning agents
  • industrial paint
  • inspect paint quality
  • install ventilation equipment
  • keep records of work progress
  • lacquer paint applications

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f0691bb2-c717-4215-a814-88a15b10ee4d), ONET 30.3 (47-2141.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*