Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers apply finishes, often using machines, to products such as cars, jewelry, and ceramics.
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- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
- Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Clean surfaces of workpieces to prepare for coating using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, steam, sandpaper, or cloth
- Use spray guns, pens, or brushes to apply coatings, like paint, ink, or lacquer to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces
- Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications using paddles or mechanical mixers
- Read job orders and inspect workpieces to decide about the procedures and materials needed
- Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for specified times to dry or harden finishes
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment using solvents, brushes, and rags
- Rinse, drain, or wipe coated workpieces to remove extra coating material or to help set the finish coats on workpieces
- Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to make sure they conform to specifications, and retouch any defective areas
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.9%
Job Openings 7
Education & Training
- Education Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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