Spray painters and varnishers operate spray painting and varnishing equipment to apply protective coatings to manufactured items or structures.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
Check your pay
- The majority of Spray painters and varnishers earn a salary between R4 499 and R12 593 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Spray painters and varnishers ranges from R4 499 to R6 858.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R5 748 and R9 337 per month.
Duties and tasks
- Preparing surfaces to be coated using a variety of methods to remove grease, dirt and rust
- Painting cars, buses, trucks and other vehicles, and applying varnish and other protective coatings
- Applying paint as well as protective coatings of enamel or varnish on metal, wooden and other manufactured products, usually with a hand-spraying device
