Paint Preparation | Dakota County Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringMonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceRepairing

Knowledge

MechanicalEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingEducation and TrainingChemistry

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionVisual Color DiscriminationManual DexterityFinger DexterityFar VisionFlexibility of ClosurePerceptual SpeedVisualization

Tasks

Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.

Technology

Inventory management softwareFacilities management softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Abrasive disc wheelsAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable wrench setsAir compressorsAir-assisted spraying systemsAirless gravity pumpsAutomated paint mixing equipmentBlow torchesClaw hammersCompressed air systemsComputer terminalsDesktop computersElectric hoistsElectrically operated airless pumpsElectrostatic paint systems

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking Conditions

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-9124.00	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Spray gun technique — hold and maneuver spray guns with consistent arm-hand steadiness to achieve uniform coverage on varied article shapes during routine production runs.
Coating application — spray primers and decorative or finish coatings in specified amounts on prepared surfaces with minimal oversight across standard product lines.
Painting operation monitoring — observe ongoing coating operations to detect flaws such as blisters, runs, or streaks and make basic equipment adjustments to correct causes.
Equipment reassembly — disassemble, clean, and correctly reassemble sprayers and power equipment using appropriate solvents and tools between production cycles.
Material replenishment — independently fill hoppers, reservoirs, and pans with correct coating materials according to production schedules and material specifications.
Seam sealing and undercoating — apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams on a range of components following quality standards with limited supervision.
Hazardous waste handling — manage disposal of hazardous coating materials in accordance with facility safety and environmental regulations without prompting.
Color and finish quality checks — use visual color discrimination skills to compare coated surfaces against approved color standards and flag non-conforming parts.
Minor equipment repairs — perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on spray equipment to minimize production downtime in a light-manufacturing environment.
Scheduling and time software — use calendar, scheduling, and time accounting software to log production activities and track task completion during daily operations.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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