A professional who operates machine to spray paint and print surface finish on hardboard sheets. Respnsibilities include:

• Fills hoppers of machine with ready-mixed paint.
• Starts machine and moves controls to regulate spraying action, specified tension of rollers, and temperature of infrared drying lamps.
• Tests density of paint, using viscometer.
• May tend machine that coats unfinished insulation board with talc to prevent sticking during subsequent pressing and be designated High-Density-Talc-Coater Operator.