Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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.
Tasks Include:
- Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.
- Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.
- Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.
- Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.
- Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, or rustproofing materials.
- Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.
- Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.
- Record operational data on specified forms.
- Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: + 6.5%
National: + 6.1%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Mid Range ($28,000 - $35,999)
Average Earnings:
National
$31,050.00
State
$31,810.00
Regional
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Description
| Career Cluster: | Manufacturing
|
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.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 49.26%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 34.60%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 16.14%
Related Work Experience
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 20.76%
- Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 17.55%
- None = 16.63%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 14.40%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.08%
- Up to and including 1 month = 12.39%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 5.20%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Up to and including 1 month = 31.09%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 22.71%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.64%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 11.01%
- None = 9.62%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 9.34%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1.60%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 25.74%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 24.86%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 17.55%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.55%
- None or short demonstration = 12.32%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.99%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.
- Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.
- Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.
- Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.
- Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, or rustproofing materials.
- Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.
- Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.
- Record operational data on specified forms.
- Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks.
- Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.
- Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails.
- Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly.
- Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.
- Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers.
- Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.
- Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools.
- Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, handtrucks, or cranes.
- Attach and align machine parts such as rollers, guides, brushes, and blades, using hand tools.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Place items or products on feedracks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or trucklifts.
- Prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals, or other decorative items to finished products.
- Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes.
- Spray coated products with salt solutions to determine how they will resist corrosion.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Knowledge
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54.25 | Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Skills
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 72.00 | Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| 62.50 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
| 59.50 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
| 56.25 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| 53.00 | Troubleshooting | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
| 53.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| 50.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| 50.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
| 50.00 | Equipment Maintenance | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
| 50.00 | Repairing | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
| 50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Abilities
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 75.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
| 68.75 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
| 65.75 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
| 62.50 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
| 62.50 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
| 59.50 | Static Strength | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
| 59.50 | Rate Control | The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. |
| 59.50 | Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
| 59.50 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
| 59.50 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
| 59.50 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
| 56.25 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
| 56.25 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
| 56.25 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
| 53.25 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
| 53.25 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
| 53.25 | Hearing Sensitivity | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
| 50.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
| 50.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
| 50.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
| 50.00 | Reaction Time | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
| 50.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Work Activities
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 85.00 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
| 75.25 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
| 73.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| 72.00 | Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
| 70.00 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
| 66.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
| 66.00 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
| 65.75 | Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment | Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
| 65.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
| 65.00 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
| 60.25 | Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
| 59.75 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
| 59.00 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
| 55.00 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
| 53.50 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
| 51.75 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
| 51.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
| 51.25 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
| 50.00 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Work Styles
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 81.50 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
| 71.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
| 67.00 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
| 66.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
| 61.00 | Self Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
| 60.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
| 59.00 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
| 58.25 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
| 57.00 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
| 56.75 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
| 56.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
| 55.25 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Work Values
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 66.67 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Work Context
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 96.00 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
| 92.40 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
| 89.60 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
| 87.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
| 84.40 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
| 84.20 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
| 82.20 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
| 81.20 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
| 80.40 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
| 79.60 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
| 75.20 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
| 74.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
| 72.20 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
| 71.20 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
| 71.20 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
| 69.60 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
| 68.60 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
| 67.80 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
| 67.00 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company? |
| 66.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
| 66.20 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
| 65.00 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
| 65.00 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
| 64.40 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
| 59.00 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
| 58.80 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
| 58.60 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
| 58.20 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
| 58.00 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
| 57.20 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
| 55.60 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
| 55.60 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
| 55.60 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
| 55.40 | Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
| 55.40 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
| 54.60 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
| 50.80 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Earnings Benefits
| Region | Entry Level | Average | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $20,260.00 | $31,410.00 | $45,240.00 |
| Virginia | $20,310.00 | $31,810.00 | $44,560.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Average | Experienced |
| Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $26,515.53 | $31,598.86 | $39,798.04 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $22,360.39 | $28,344.64 | $35,298.49 |
| Crater Area | $20,714.09 | $26,808.43 | $34,667.24 |
| Greater Peninsula | $22,668.44 | $33,883.48 | $45,678.26 |
| Hampton Roads | $21,329.18 | $30,759.55 | $39,290.01 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $17,304.33 | $25,870.14 | $34,751.07 |
| Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington | $23,402.71 | $41,598.87 | $60,226.30 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $18,854.68 | $29,346.56 | $45,857.03 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $20,282.82 | $31,143.35 | $41,614.02 |
| South Central | $18,877.91 | $25,994.37 | $32,592.70 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $22,261.41 | $27,679.05 | $30,819.14 |
| West Piedmont | $18,274.94 | $27,472.00 | $35,805.51 |
| Western Virginia | $22,857.31 | $37,119.52 | $48,387.08 |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Employment Projections
| National | 2010 | 2020 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 83,600 | 88,700 | + 6.1% |
| State | 2008 | 2018 | % Change |
| Virginia | 1,772 | 1,888 | + 6.5% |
| Region | 2008 | 2018 | % Change |
| Bay Consortium | 67 | 76 | + 13.4% |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 272 | 295 | + 8.5% |
| Central VA/Region2000 | 55 | 57 | + 3.6% |
| Crater Area | 56 | 57 | + 1.8% |
| Greater Peninsula | 0 | 0 | + 0.0% |
| Hampton Roads | 0 | 0 | + 0.0% |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | 248 | 263 | + 6.0% |
| Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington | 31 | 33 | + 6.5% |
| Piedmont Workforce | 45 | 50 | + 11.1% |
| Shenandoah Valley | 250 | 257 | + 2.8% |
| South Central | 53 | 55 | + 3.8% |
| Southwestern Virginia | 0 | 0 | + 0.0% |
| West Piedmont | 250 | 281 | + 12.4% |
| Western Virginia | 135 | 147 | + 8.9% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Workforce Connection.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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- Gem and Diamond Workers
- Precious Metal Workers
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Painters, Transportation Equipment
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
- Semiconductor Processors
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
- Etchers and Engravers
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
- Potters, Manufacturing
- Molding and Casting Workers
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Tire Builders
- Helpers--Production Workers
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers
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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Titles
- Abrasive Coating Machine Operator
- Abrasive Coating Machine Set Up Operator
- Air Drier
- Air Drier Machine Operator
- Asphalt Coater
- Automatic Paint Sprayer Operator
- Banding Machine Operator
- Bead Forming Machine Operator
- Bead Forming Machine Set Up Operator
- Blackener
- Blacker
- Bonderite Operator
- Bonderizer
- Bonderizer Operator
- Brake Linings Coater
- Bronzer
- Browner
- Buckle Strap Drum Operator
- Calender Operator
- Carbon Coater Machine Operator
- Carbon Coating Machine Operator
- Carbon Paper Coating Machine Setter
- Cast Iron Dipper
- Cathode Maker
- Cheese Sprayer
- Chocolate Dipper
- Coater
- Coater Adjuster
- Coater Operator
- Coating and Embossing Unit Operator
- Coating Machine Operator
- Coating Operator
- Cracker Sprayer
- Dagger
- Depositing Machine Operator
- Dip Filler
- Dip Painter
- Dipper
- Dipper Operator
- Disintegrator
- Dixonac Operator
- Drum Sprayer
- Electrostatic Paint Operator
- Emulsion Coater
- Enamel Dipper
- Enamel Machine Operator
- Enameler
- Enrobing Machine Operator
- Fiberglass Machine Operator
- Finisher Operator
- First Calender Worker
- Foam Machine Operator
- Four Roll Calender Operator
- Foxing Painter
- Furniture Dipper
- Furniture Painter
- Furniture Sprayer
- Getter Filler
- Getter Operator
- Gettering Operator
- Glazing Machine Operator
- Glue Size Machine Operator
- Hand Sprayer
- Hardboard Coating Machine Operator
- Hot Dipper
- Icer Machine Operator
- Impregnating Tank Operator
- Impregnation Operator
- Impregnator
- Industrial Painter
- Insulation Board Calender Operator
- Knife Machine Operator
- Lacquer Booth Operator
- Lacquer Spray Booth Operator
- Laminating Press Operator
- Latexer
- Machine Heel Sprayer
- Machine Icer
- Machine Operator
- Machine Sprayer
- Machine Tender
- Manufacturing Assistant
- Manufacturing Associate
- Manufacturing Operator
- Marbleizer
- Mastic Sprayer
- Mechanical Striper
- Metal Painter
- Metalizer Operator
- Ornamental Machine Operator
- Paint Booth Operator
- Paint Dipper
- Paint Line Operator
- Paint Machine Operator
- Paint Room Operator
- Paint Spray Tender
- Paint Technician
- Painter
- Painter Apprentice
- Painting Machine Operator
- Paper Coater
- Paper Coating Machine Operator
- Paraffin Machine Operator
- Paraffiner
- Pill Coater
- Powder Coater
- Powder Painter
- Prefinish Operator
- Press Operator
- Primer Waterproofing Machine Adjuster
- Printed Circuit Boards Coating Equipment Operator
- Printer Adjustor
- Production Finisher
- Production Painter
- Recoating Machine Operator
- Redipper
- Reed Dipper
- Ribbon Inker
- Roofing Machine Operator
- Sanding Machine Operator
- Saturator Tender
- Screen Print Operator
- Screen Tender
- Seed Pelleter
- Sensitizer
- Shot Coat Tender
- Silk Screen Operator
- Silvering Applicator
- Sizing Machine and Drier Operator
- Sizing Machine Operator
- Smoking Pipe Coater
- Spray Deco Operator
- Spray Machine Operator
- Spray Painter
- Spray Painting Machine Operator
- Spray Technician
- Spraying Machine Operator
- Spreading Machine Operator
- Stain Applicator
- Staining Machine Operator
- Supercalender Operator
- Tablet Coater
- Tape Coater
- Tarring Machine Operator
- Tinner
- Tip Bander
- Tumbling Barrel Painter
- Tumbling Barrel Painter Apprentice
- Varnisher
- Varnishing Machine Operator
- Varnishing Unit Tool Setter
- Wad Impregnator
- Wax Machine Operator
- Waxing Machine Operator
- Whiting Machine Operator
- Wire Coater
- Wire Coating Machine Operator
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