Andrew Spence, Coating Technician
My Job
After painting
Curing
Some parts need curing after being painted. They're put in an oven set at different temperatures and times depending on the part and the type of paint. Curing 'sets' the paint to bond it to the surface.
Inspection
After coating and curing are done, I check for flaws and measure it to make sure the coating is the right thickness. Then I take it to the inspector who checks it again for any flaws and re-measures the thickness to make sure it's correct.