A person who operates a gunite spraying machine or applies gunite to surfaces as part of construction or repair work.
From 'gunite' + '-er' (agent suffix). Emerged in early-to-mid 20th century as gunite technology became established in the construction industry, creating a new skilled trade.
Gunite operators developed specialized knowledge that was almost impossible to learn from textbooks—the angle of the spray, the pressure, the distance all had to be felt and experienced, creating a genuine craft skill despite using industrial equipment.
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