O*NET-SOC 51-9124.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.Core23656
Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.Core12522
Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.Core23664
Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.Core23659
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.Core23655
Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails.Core12513
Clean equipment and work areas.Core23654
Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers.Supplemental12516
Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.Supplemental12505
Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams.Core23652
Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.Core12509
Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.Supplemental12512
Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools.Supplemental12518
Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.Core12504
Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.Core12517
Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.Core12508
Record operational data on specified forms.Supplemental12510
Operate lifting or moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted.Supplemental23660
Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.Core12503
Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding.Supplemental23663
Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications.Core12521
Buff and wax the finished paintwork.Core23653
Use brush to hand-paint areas in need of retouching or unreachable with a spray gun.Core23665
Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, or exhaust units to speed the drying of surfaces between coats.23650
Apply primer over any repairs made to surfaces.23651
Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare for painting.23657
Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.23658
Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.23661
Sand and apply sealer to properly dried finish.23662

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 11 examples in 10 categories, 4 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Inventory management software

Inventory control software
Inventory management systems

Facilities management software

Maintenance management software

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

Materials requirement planning MRP software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Industrial control software

Robotic painting software

Calendar and scheduling software

Scheduling software

Time accounting software

Time recording software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Weigh finished products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Performing General Physical Activities

Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Clean production equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Clean work areas.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Dispose of trash or waste materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Load materials into production equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Prepare surfaces for finishing.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Handling and Moving Objects

Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate painting or coating equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Record operational or production data.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 27

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.