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Careers / Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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| Job Description |
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Set up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials. |
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| Significant Points |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Painting and Coating Workers |
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Painting and coating workers paint and coat, often with machines, a wide range of products, including cars, jewelry, and ceramics.
Most painting and coating workers are employed full time. They often stand for long periods in specially ventilated areas.
Most painting and coating workers learn on the job after earning a high school diploma or equivalent. Training for new workers usually lasts from a few days to several months.
The median annual wage for painting and coating workers was $34,340 in May 2015.
Overall employment of painting and coating workers is projected to show little or no change from 2014 to 2024. Employment growth will vary by specialty and industry. As with many manufacturing jobs, employers often report difficulty finding qualified workers. Therefore, job opportunities should be very good for those with painting experience.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for painting and coating workers.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of painting and coating workers with similar occupations.
Learn more about painting and coating workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities |
15,520 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) |
9,390 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) |
8,490 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) |
5,280 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) |
3,940 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing |
3,650 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing |
2,910 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing |
2,840 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
2,680 |
| Employment Services |
2,460 |
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