Occupation information for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers District Of Columbia

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Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.

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Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
Immerse workpieces into coating materials for specified times.
Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications, using paddles or mechanical mixers.
Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for specified times to dry or harden finishes.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
Clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, steam, sandpaper, or cloth.
Conceal blemishes in workpieces, such as nicks and dents, using fillers such as putty.
Melt or heat coating materials to specified temperatures.

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