Transport equipment painter jobs in Finland
Transport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats, aircraft, motorcycles and railway cars. They prepare the surface of the pieces for the paint and apply the coaat. Transport equipment painters can perform industrial painting or individual customisation. They may also remove or repair painting errors such as scratches.
Transport equipment painter – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 17.59 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 12.67 €/h |
| Top tenth | 24.69 €/h |
| Employees | 2,451 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 16.14 €/h | 330 |
| Men | 17.78 €/h | 2,121 |
Transport equipment painter - Which skills are essential?
Inspect paint to ensure it is of a good quality by testing the viscosity, homogeneity and other factors.
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in illness or injury.
Cover parts from being treated with chemicals in order to protect them.
Fix minor vehicle dents and scratches with touch-up paint.
Before application of the paint, check paint viscosity by using viscosity meter.
Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.
Monitor the painting in progress to prevent flaws.
Apply specific techniques in order to match different colours.
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Spray colour coats onto vehicle parts, operate painting equipment and leave freshly sprayed vehicles to dry in a temperature-controlled and dust-proof environment.
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
Use a paint gun to coat or paint surfaces of items which are stationary or moving on a conveyor belt. Load the equipment with the suitable type of paint and spray the paint onto the surface in an even and controlled manner to prevent paint from dripping or splashing.
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
Employ air compressors and other specialist equipment to dry inside as well as outside surfaces of a vehicle.
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
Wear safety equipment appropriately such as face masks, gloves and overalls, in order to stay protected from toxic chemicals emitted during paint spraying.
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
The various kinds of paint used as coating in manufacturing finishing processes, such as primers, intermediate coats, finish coats, stripe coats, and others.
Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of paint spraying equipment and spraying techniques., and the order in which parts should be spray-painted.
Set up vehicles for standard or custom paint job; prepare painting equipment; cover vehicle parts that should be protected from paint.
Select appropriate paint varieties and mix paint using mixing equipment and according to the colour formulas presented by vehicle manufacturers.
Use brushes, rollers, spray guns and other painting equipment in accordance with the work.
Have knowledge of the characteristics and applications of lacquer paint and primers, such as the level of sheerness, the varying results of a lacquer treatment on different materials, and others.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble paint sprayers and other vehicle painting equipment.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
Transport equipment painter - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
Remove paint by using chemical strippers, a heat gun, sanding or scraping the surface.
Process of applying multiple layers of fiberglass, a strong lightweight plastic reinforced with glass fibre woven into mats, using various techniques such as applying pressure or adhesives, welding or heating in order to provide strength and stability to the composite material. The fibreglass can also be sprayed in liquid form onto products.
Repair superficial damages on the body of the aircraft by using fiberglass and sealants.
The various steps in the process of dipping a workpiece in a coating material solution, including immersion, start-up, deposition, drainage, and, possibly, evaporation.
Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Wash, clean, polish and wax vehicle's exterior glass and chrome parts.
Provide repair for vehicles and routine level checks, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters, repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replace parts and components; repair body damage.
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
Mix hardeners with the paint in order to partially or completely solidify paint.
Keep rolling stock in functional condition and maintain railway machinery.
Operate a semi-automatic or handheld spray gun designed to provide the surface of a workpiece with a permanent, corrosion-protective finishing coat, safely and according to regulations.
Perform general maintenance of locomotive parts such as wheels, springs and brake rigging traction motors; test and repair safety appliances, air compressors, safety valves, fuel systems, shutters and radiators; install, assemble, disassemble, repair or replace locomotive diesel engine components.
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
Repair/replace non-essential vehicle parts such as turn signals, lights, fluid hoses, etc.
Remove corrosion from surfaces of motor vehicle bodies.
Smoothen the surface of a workpiece by sanding it in between applying coats in order to obtain a clear, stronger coat.
The various sanding techniques (such as gang sanding), as well as the different sanding papers necessary for which surface.
Thoroughly mix different types of paint manually or mechanically. Start from basic paints or from powder and mix in water or chemicals. Check the consistency of the resulting mixture.
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
Perform maintenance tasks on ship exteriors e.g. cleaning, painting, sanding, fibreglass restoration, varnishing, polishing, finishing, carpentry, etc.
Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.
Determine and use the correct colour to be applied to a surface, according to requirements, by using instruments and software.
Add paint thinners in accordance with recipe.
Tend a manufacturing machine designed to coat workpiece surfaces by applying dip-coating machine processes, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
Set up and programme an automotive robot working on machine processes and substituting or collaboratively supporting human labour, such as the six-axis automotive robot.
Show the ability to pursue basic manual tasks without the help or assistance of others, not needing supervision or guidance, and taking responsibility for one's actions.
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Inspect the body of aircraft for superficial damage and corrosion.
Apply decorative designs or other decorative elements to vehicles at the customer's request; work with paint sprayers, paintbrushes or spray cans. ---------------- Apply decorative items such as logos, lettering and others to the finished surfaces by using paint brushes or sprayers.
Buff and wax painted surface.
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.