Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

Production Occupations · Job Skills & Competencies · SOC 51-9123 · 1 skills

Occupation context

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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.

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