Varnish maker

Code 8131.2.6

Varnish makers operate equipment and mixers for varnish production, by melting, mixing and cooking the required chemical ingredients, according to specifications.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • quality standards

Skills and competences

  • adjust burner controls
  • supply machine
  • measure chemical substance viscosity
  • adjust the varnish mixture
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • work safely with chemicals
  • operate varnish production equipment
  • weigh varnish ingredients
  • prepare chemical samples
  • troubleshoot
  • remove sediment from varnish
  • transfer varnish
  • wear appropriate protective gear

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences