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PAINTERS, INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS and WALLCOVERERS is to prepare the surface
for the finishes to be applied. Some of the processes that are used are:
wash, scrape, wire brush or sand the surface and, in some cases, use chemicals,
electric scrapers, sandblasters or blow torches to remove old paint.
It is the job of the applicator to sand any irregularities, fill cracks
and holes, and remove excess dirt and grease.
The PAINTER uses three
major tools to apply paints and coatings: The spray gun, the roller, and
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The skilled PAINTER knows and
uses what is best for each job. Although some PAINTERS do all types of
painting, most specialize in one type, such as: interior or exterior work,
new construction, signs, remodeling, particular structures and buildings
(apartments, homes, bridges, water tanks, structural steel), special effects
and decorative designs, metal surfaces, or transportation equipment.
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PAINTER to remove previous coatings and prepare substrates and surfaces
for application of coatings and to apply those coatings where necessary
on industrial structures. The Industrial Painter must possess an
inter-provincial trade qualification seal or a provincial certificate of
trade qualification and certificates of apprenticeship as required.
The Industrial Painter must have completed an approved training course
in industrial coatings. |
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The Industrial Painter must
be skilled in surface preparation and coatings application techniques.
He or she must also be familiar with safety requirements of the job and
job site, with the equipment associated with industrial apinting, with
the personal and environmental hygiene practices and requirements of the
trade, and with all applicable specifications and standards as established
by authorities having jurisdiction. Due to the risks associated with this
work, the Industrial Painter must be physically fit and capable of taking
detailed instruction in the language of the job site.
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The WALLCOVERER
measures the surface he is to cover and cuts the covering to fit. Next
he mixes the adhesive, applies it to the back of the strip of the covering,
places the strip in correct position on the wall and smooths it with a
smoothing brush or knife. He is very careful to match the paper's pattern,
making sure the design continues from strip to strip without a visible
break.
PAINTERS & WALLCOVERERS
may also estimate material, time and cost of each job, produce decorative
designs, restore natural wood color by bleaching or refinishing, or apply
special coatings. Working Conditions: Painting is strenuous work, requiring
much walking, standing, reaching, kneeling, stooping, climbing and carrying.
Occupational hazards include falls from ladder or scaffolds, and skin or
throat irritations from paint fumes and thinners. Exterior painters lose
some work time each year due to bad weather. Interior painters who work
primarily on new construction may lose work time during slowdowns in construction
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Conditions: Painting is strenuous work, requiring much walking, standing,
reaching, kneeling, stooping, climbing and carrying. Occupational hazards
include falls from ladder or scaffolds, and skin or throat irritations
from paint fumes and thinners. Exterior painters lose some worktime each
year due to bad weather. Interior painters who work primarily on new construction
may lose worktime during slowdowns in construction activity.
Interest
and Temperament:
PAINTERS, INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS and WALLCOVERERS must
have manual dexterity as well as steady nerves to work in high places.
They should not be allergic to paint fumes, toxic materials, or spray dust.
An artistic sense, good eyesight, and a sense of color are necessary to
do a first class job.
Recommended
High School Courses: General Science, General Math, Mechanical Drawing,
Chemistry will help.
Terms
of Apprenticeship: 4 years of on the job
training, related class room instruction, classes a minimum of 160 hours
per year.
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District Council 21 is accepting
Apprentice applications on-line.
If you are interested in applying
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