Engineering, Industry, and Manufacturing Technology

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

Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling 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. Includes painters of transportation vehicles such as painters in auto body repair facilities.

Occupation Details

County Information

Wage

$22/hour Average
$42,290/year Median

Wage Range

$33,500/year Entry
$52,000/year Experienced

Growth Opportunity

58 Annual Openings
8% change total jobs from 2020-2030

Education Typically Needed

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Typically Needed

None

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