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Careers / Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Abrasive Coating Machine Operator

2.	Abrasive Coating Machine Set Up Operator

3.	Air Drier

4.	Air Drier Machine Operator

5.	Asphalt Coater

6.	Automatic Paint Sprayer Operator

7.	Banding Machine Operator

8.	Bead Forming Machine Operator

9.	Bead Forming Machine Set Up Operator

10.	Blackener

11.	Blacker

12.	Bonderite Operator

13.	Bonderizer

14.	Bonderizer Operator

15.	Brake Linings Coater

16.	Bronzer

17.	Browner

18.	Buckle Strap Drum Operator

19.	Calender Operator

20.	Carbon Coater Machine Operator

21.	Carbon Coating Machine Operator

22.	Carbon Paper Coating Machine Setter

23.	Cast Iron Dipper

24.	Cathode Maker

25.	Cheese Sprayer

26.	Chocolate Dipper

27.	Coater

28.	Coater Adjuster

29.	Coater Operator

30.	Coating and Embossing Unit Operator

31.	Coating Machine Operator

32.	Coating Operator

33.	Cracker Sprayer

34.	Dagger

35.	Depositing Machine Operator

36.	Dip Filler

37.	Dip Painter

38.	Dipper

39.	Dipper Operator

40.	Disintegrator

41.	Dixonac Operator

42.	Drum Sprayer

43.	Electrostatic Paint Operator

44.	Emulsion Coater

45.	Enamel Dipper

46.	Enamel Machine Operator

47.	Enameler

48.	Enrobing Machine Operator

49.	Fiberglass Machine Operator

50.	Finisher Operator

51.	First Calender Worker

52.	Foam Machine Operator

53.	Four Roll Calender Operator

54.	Foxing Painter

55.	Furniture Dipper

56.	Furniture Painter

57.	Furniture Sprayer

58.	Getter Filler

59.	Getter Operator

60.	Gettering Operator

61.	Glazing Machine Operator

62.	Glue Size Machine Operator

63.	Hand Sprayer

64.	Hardboard Coating Machine Operator

65.	Hot Dipper

66.	Icer Machine Operator

67.	Impregnating Tank Operator

68.	Impregnation Operator

69.	Impregnator

70.	Industrial Painter

71.	Insulation Board Calender Operator

72.	Knife Machine Operator

73.	Lacquer Booth Operator

74.	Lacquer Spray Booth Operator

75.	Laminating Press Operator

76.	Latexer

77.	Machine Heel Sprayer

78.	Machine Icer

79.	Machine Operator

80.	Machine Sprayer

81.	Machine Tender

82.	Manufacturing Assistant

83.	Manufacturing Associate

84.	Manufacturing Operator

85.	Marbleizer

86.	Mastic Sprayer

87.	Mechanical Striper

88.	Metal Painter

89.	Metalizer Operator

90.	Ornamental Machine Operator

91.	Paint Booth Operator

92.	Paint Dipper

93.	Paint Line Operator

94.	Paint Machine Operator

95.	Paint Room Operator

96.	Paint Spray Tender

97.	Paint Technician

98.	Painter

99.	Painter Apprentice

100.	Painting Machine Operator

101.	Paper Coater

102.	Paper Coating Machine Operator

103.	Paraffin Machine Operator

104.	Paraffiner

105.	Pill Coater

106.	Powder Coater

107.	Powder Painter

108.	Prefinish Operator

109.	Press Operator

110.	Primer Waterproofing Machine Adjuster

111.	Printed Circuit Boards Coating Equipment Operator

112.	Printer Adjustor

113.	Production Finisher

114.	Production Painter

115.	Recoating Machine Operator

116.	Redipper

117.	Reed Dipper

118.	Ribbon Inker

119.	Roofing Machine Operator

120.	Sanding Machine Operator

121.	Saturator Tender

122.	Screen Print Operator

123.	Screen Tender

124.	Seed Pelleter

125.	Sensitizer

126.	Shot Coat Tender

127.	Silk Screen Operator

128.	Silvering Applicator

129.	Sizing Machine and Drier Operator

130.	Sizing Machine Operator

131.	Smoking Pipe Coater

132.	Spray Deco Operator

133.	Spray Machine Operator

134.	Spray Painter

135.	Spray Painting Machine Operator

136.	Spray Technician

137.	Spraying Machine Operator

138.	Spreading Machine Operator

139.	Stain Applicator

140.	Staining Machine Operator

141.	Supercalender Operator

142.	Tablet Coater

143.	Tape Coater

144.	Tarring Machine Operator

145.	Tinner

146.	Tip Bander

147.	Tumbling Barrel Painter

148.	Tumbling Barrel Painter Apprentice

149.	Varnisher

150.	Varnishing Machine Operator

151.	Varnishing Unit Tool Setter

152.	Wad Impregnator

153.	Wax Machine Operator

154.	Waxing Machine Operator

155.	Whiting Machine Operator

156.	Wire Coater

157.	Wire Coating Machine Operator

Job Tasks

	Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers. Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.

	Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.

	Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary. Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

	Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment. Select production input materials. Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.

	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. Operate painting or coating equipment.

	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. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. Operate painting or coating equipment.

	Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons. Operate painting or coating equipment.

	Record operational data on specified forms. Record operational or production data.

	Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks. Operate pumping systems or equipment. Operate mixing equipment.

	Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes. Operate painting or coating equipment.

	Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails. Load materials into production equipment.

	Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly. Conduct test runs of production equipment.

	Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications. Weigh finished products. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids. Clean work areas. Clean production equipment.

	Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers. Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

	Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.

	Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

	Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, handtrucks, or cranes. Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.

	Attach and align machine parts such as rollers, guides, brushes, and blades, using hand tools. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Place items or products on feedracks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or truck lifts. Position raw materials on processing or production equipment.

	Prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals, or other decorative items to finished products. Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.

	Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

	Spray coated products with salt solutions to determine how they will resist corrosion. Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

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.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

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.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Painting and Coating Workers
	Painting and coating workers paint and coat, often with machines, a wide range of products, including cars, jewelry, and ceramics.

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Working Conditions


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	Painting and Coating Workers
	Most painting and coating workers are employed full time. They often stand for long periods in specially ventilated areas.

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