Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Code: 51-9124.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£48,250
Range: £36,260 - £74,730
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Automotive Painter (Auto Painter)
Automotive Refinish Technician (Auto Refinish Tech)
Coater Operator
Hand Sprayer
Industrial Painter
Paint Technician (Paint Tech)
Painter
Powder Coater
Spray Painter
Top Coater
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
- Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Inventory management software
Inventory control software
Inventory management systems
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders is £48,250. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £36,260, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £74,730 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders include: Microsoft Excel, Inventory control software, Inventory management systems, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£36,260
Median Annual (Average):
£48,250
90th Percentile (Senior):
£74,730
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