Typical Tasks
Clean equipment and work areas.
Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
Use brush to hand-paint areas in need of retouching or unreachable with a spray gun.
Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.
Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Self-Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Independence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Expected Knowledge
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
