skillfactor-pipeline/skills/marine-painter/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — marine painter

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 47-2141.00 (Painters, Construction and Maintenance).

Task statements

• [Core] Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• [Core] Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• [Core] Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• [Core] Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• [Core] Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
• [Core] Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
• [Core] Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
• [Core] Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
• [Core] Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
• [Core] Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
• [Core] Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
• [Core] Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
• [Core] Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
• [Core] Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
• [Core] Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
• [Supplemental] Polish final coats to specified finishes.
• [Supplemental] Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.

Detailed work activities

• Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
• Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
• Apply paint to surfaces.
• Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
• Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
• Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
• Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
• Estimate construction project costs.
• Estimate materials requirements for projects.
• Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
• Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for finishing.
• Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Select construction equipment.
• Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.