Metal Finishing Process Operators
Job description
These individuals apply various coatings (paint, enamel, lacquer, etc.) to the surface of products. They work in the industrial sector.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Hazardous chemical
- Odours
- Fire, steam, hot surfaces
Main tasks
Painters and Coaters - Industrial Sector
- Select the appropriate paint or paint mixture for the job to be done.
- Prepare the objects to be painted or covered, remove rust, and fill hollows.
- Use hand guns to paint objects attached to or moving on a conveyor.
- Paint small objects and touch up with a brush.
- Clean and maintain equipment.
- Prepare and apply stencils and tracings on finished products.
Metal Finishing Control Station Operators - Industrial Sector
- Prepare and mix metallizing solutions.
- Clean, degrease, pickle, and etch metallic and non-metallic surfaces.
- Monitor and operate plating (which coat metal) and spraying (which fortify worn or damaged parts) equipment.
- Check the thickness of the veneer.
- Polish the metal surfaces of the products.
- Harden metal coatings.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $16.58
- Median
- $21.00
- Maximum
- $30.00
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
4,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 11.4% Female
- 88.6% Male
Not available.
- 11.4% Female
- 88.6% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$44,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 33219% of jobs
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NAICS 336416% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]9% of jobs
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NAICS 237% of jobs
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NAICS 3336% of jobs
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Others43% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 33219% of jobs
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NAICS 336416% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]9% of jobs
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NAICS 237% of jobs
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NAICS 3336% of jobs
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Others43% of jobs