Painting / Coating / Decorating Worker

Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Decaler; Decorator; Glass Decorator; Glazer; In Mold Coater; Painter; Pottery Decorator; Silk-Screen Operator; Spray Painter; Sprayer

Tasks

• Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
• Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
• Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.

Knowledge

• Production and Processing

Abilities

• Near Vision
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Visual Color Discrimination
• Manual Dexterity
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Finger Dexterity