Coating / Industrial Painter
Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
At a Glance
Coating / Industrial Painter. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.7–3.3 years. Top skills: Painting, Chromate Conversion Coating, Management.
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High school or GED
1.7–3.3 years
11
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Median Wage
$40,860/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.4%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
Painting
Chromate Conversion Coating
Spray Painting
Lacquer
Refinishing
Project Coordination
Personal Protective Equipment
Vehicle Inspection
Polishing
Rotorcraft
Shelf Life
Operational Excellence
Logo Design
Rust Removal
Mixing Ratios
Housekeeping
Pneumatic Tools
Forklift Truck
Blueprinting
Drawing Interpretation
R (Programming Language)
Common Skills (8)
Management
Punctuality
Self-Starter
Sales
Business Ethics
Arithmetic
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