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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators

Operate machines to coat or paint a variety of products.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $19.89 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Below statewide average
Growth rate:  -0.1%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Conduct test runs of production equipment.
  • Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.
  • Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
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 Hand Sprayer
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