2.6Low RiskShortage
Industrial Spraypainters
Machine and Stationary Plant Operators · Machine Operators
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$2,116
Full-time workers
Employment
6,200
Total workers
10yr Growth
+2.0%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Industrial Spraypainters is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation18.0%
Augmentation44.0%
Key Tasks
- •Grinding, sanding and cleaning surfaces of items to be painted
- •Loading paint, oil, lacquer, varnish and rustproofing agents into spray equipment
- •Connecting hoses to spray equipment and adjusting spray nozzles to required pressure
- •Securing items to be sprayed within spray booths or placing them onto conveyors
- •Directing spray guns to apply even coatings
- •Moving items to drying areas and stacking them for further painting and packaging
- •Starting and monitoring extractor and drying fans, and heaters
- •Cleaning nozzles, containers and hoses of equipment
- •May operate paint dipping baths
- •May mix coating solutions and regulate their temperature
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
36
Female Share
5.0%
Part-Time Share
7.0%
Skill Level
4 / 5
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