Description
Select appropriate paint varieties and mix paint using mixing equipment and according to the colour formulas presented by vehicle manufacturers.
Alternative labels
mix paint for vehicles
blend paints for vehicles
incorporate paints for vehicles
stir paints for vehicles
mix paints for a vehicle
mixing paints for vehicles
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Mix paints for vehicles is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Transport equipment painter: 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.
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Optional skill
Mix paints for vehicles is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Motorcycle assembler: Motorcycle assemblers fasten motorcycle parts and components together such as frames, wheels, engines etc. To do so, they use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CNC machines or robots. They read technical plans and use automated assembling equipment to build motorcycles. They inspect individual parts for malfunctions and check the quality of assemblies to make sure the standards are met and the specifications respected.
Bicycle assembler: Bicycle assemblers build, tune and ensure good working order of all types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, children’s bikes etc. They also assemble accessory products like tag-alongs and trailers.
References
- Mix paints for vehicles – ESCO
