[Core] [60% incumbents] Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
  DWAs: Dispose of trash or waste materials.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Use brush to hand-paint areas in need of retouching or unreachable with a spray gun.
  DWAs: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Operate lifting or moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed. | Operate painting or coating equipment.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Clean equipment and work areas.
  DWAs: Clean work areas. | Clean production equipment.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Buff and wax the finished paintwork.
  DWAs: Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding.
  DWAs: Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
  DWAs: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams.
  DWAs: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.
  DWAs: Operate painting or coating equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. | Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | Operate painting or coating equipment.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.
  DWAs: Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. | Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications.
  DWAs: Weigh finished products. | Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers.
  DWAs: Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.
  DWAs: Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Record operational data on specified forms.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [46% incumbents] Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

[Core] [46% incumbents] Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment.

[Supplemental] [46% incumbents] Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.
  DWAs: Operate painting or coating equipment.

[Supplemental] [46% incumbents] Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

[None] Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, or exhaust units to speed the drying of surfaces between coats.
  DWAs: Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

[None] Apply primer over any repairs made to surfaces.
  DWAs: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[None] Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare for painting.
  DWAs: Smooth metal surfaces or edges. | Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.

[None] Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
  DWAs: Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.

[None] Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
  DWAs: Prepare surfaces for finishing.

[None] Sand and apply sealer to properly dried finish.
  DWAs: Prepare surfaces for finishing. | Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:2.99 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:2.63 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.58 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:2.23 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Chemistry (imp:2.07 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.04 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.04 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.94 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Administration and Management (imp:1.86 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:1.61 lvl:0.41) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:1.59) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Transportation (imp:1.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:1.43 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:1.39) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:1.37 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.29 lvl:0.41) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Building and Construction (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Foreign Language (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.27 lvl:2.70) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.21 lvl:4.40) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.15 lvl:3.53) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.02 lvl:4.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.72 lvl:4.16) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.66 lvl:2.84) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.65 lvl:4.19) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Processing Information (imp:3.58 lvl:4.11) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.56 lvl:5.32) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.48 lvl:3.91) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.47 lvl:3.69) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.42 lvl:4.75) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.40 lvl:3.92) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.15) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.34 lvl:3.78) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.25 lvl:3.43) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.20 lvl:3.66) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:3.56) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.07 lvl:3.31) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.04 lvl:4.29) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.98 lvl:3.29) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.88 lvl:3.32) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.86 lvl:3.15) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.66) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.83 lvl:3.52) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.82 lvl:3.59) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.71) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.76 lvl:2.06) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.74 lvl:3.38) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.68 lvl:3.12) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.59 lvl:2.46) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.58 lvl:3.06) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.57 lvl:3.19) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.43 lvl:2.79) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.43 lvl:2.69) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.40 lvl:3.11) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.37 lvl:2.33) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.29 lvl:1.93) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.11 lvl:1.51) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.09 lvl:2.95) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.54) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.16) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.86) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.80) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:0.79) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:0.75) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.56) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.48) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:0.32) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Sincerity (imp:0.06) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.40) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.44) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 158,740
  annual_median    : $48,250
  annual_pct10     : $36,260
  annual_pct25     : $40,590
  annual_pct75     : $59,680
  annual_pct90     : $74,730
  annual_mean      : $52,620
  hourly_median    : $23.20

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($69,910)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($29,850)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.342x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  107,160  median: $  47,650
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   29,280  median: $  55,530
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    4,650  median: $  51,860
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,350  median: $  38,410
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,150  median: $  50,660
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    3,960  median: $  45,440
  Construction                             emp:    2,800  median: $  52,430
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      870  median: $  60,840
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      430  median: $  51,360
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      270  median: $  95,440

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (13 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  107,160  median: $  47,650
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   29,280  median: $  55,530
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    4,650  median: $  51,860
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,350  median: $  38,410
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,150  median: $  50,660
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    3,960  median: $  45,440
  Construction                             emp:    2,800  median: $  52,430
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      870  median: $  60,840
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      430  median: $  51,360
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      270  median: $  95,440

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:24:52.579700Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Scott Painter (similarity: 0.2619)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Painter
  QID: Q7437001
  Extract: Scott Painter is an American investor and entrepreneur in the technology and automotive industries.

  Title: Auto mechanic (similarity: 0.1190)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_mechanic
  QID: Q706835
  Extract: An auto mechanic is a mechanic who services and repairs automobiles, sometimes specializing in one or more automobile brands or sometimes working with any brand. In fixing cars, their main role is to diagnose and repair the problem accurately. Seasoned auto repair shops start with a (Digital) Inspec

  Title: TrueCar (similarity: 0.0769)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TrueCar
  QID: Q7847309
  Extract: TrueCar, Inc. is an American car retailing website company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It also maintains a sales office in Austin, Texas.

  Title: Joseph Oriel Eaton II (similarity: 0.2174)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Oriel_Eaton_II
  QID: Q6285961
  Extract: Joseph Oriel Eaton II was born in Yonkers, New York. At birth, he was named Harrison Eaton but his mother changed his name as a tribute, after Harrison's father, the painter Joseph Oriel Eaton I, died.

  Title: Jerry Hirshberg (similarity: 0.1395)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Hirshberg
  QID: Q27825275
  Extract: Gerald Paul Hirshberg was an American automotive designer, industrial designer, musician and painter.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong data coverage with detailed O*NET work activities, abilities, and industry employment statistics. BLS wage data provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:32:11.832693+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,861
tokens_output        : 4,309
cost_usd             : $0.048099
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specialized industrial occupation. The semantic neighbors focused on automotive industry figures and auto mechanics, which only partially relate to the broader coating and painting machine operations covered by this role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders set up, operate, and maintain specialized equipment to apply protective and decorative finishes to a wide variety of products including metal, plastic, wood, ceramics, and automotive parts. These workers use spray guns, rolling machines, and other automated equipment to apply lacquers, paints, varnishes, and other coatings with precision and consistency. The role requires strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to monitor quality throughout the coating process.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by setting up portable equipment like ventilators and scaffolding, then prepare surfaces and mix coating materials according to specifications. They operate spray guns and coating machines to apply primers, base coats, and finish coatings, continuously monitoring for defects like blisters or streaks. Throughout the day, they inspect completed work for compliance with quality standards, using brushes for hand-painting detail work or touch-ups in areas unreachable by machines. Between jobs, they disassemble, clean, and reassemble spraying equipment using solvents and wire brushes. The workday concludes with proper disposal of hazardous materials and thorough cleaning of work areas and equipment.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong visual abilities, particularly those who excel at color discrimination and can maintain steady hand control for precision work. People who are naturally detail-oriented and cautious thrive in this environment where quality control is paramount and mistakes can be costly. Those with mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills succeed at troubleshooting equipment issues and adjusting spray patterns or coating thickness. The work appeals to individuals who prefer structured, repetitive tasks with clear quality standards rather than highly social or abstract work environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most workers enter with a high school diploma (62.7%) or less education (26.7%), with only 7.1% having post-secondary certificates according to education distribution data. New workers typically receive on-the-job training in safety procedures, equipment operation, and quality control methods. The Job Zone 2 classification indicates that very little to some preparation is needed, making this accessible to entry-level workers. Some employers may prefer candidates with mechanical knowledge or previous manufacturing experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers can advance to lead operator or supervisor roles, overseeing teams and training new employees in coating procedures and safety protocols. Some specialize in specific industries like automotive refinishing or aerospace coatings, which may command higher wages. Experienced workers may transition to equipment maintenance roles, quality control inspection, or move into related fields like furniture finishing or construction painting. The transferable skills in operations monitoring and quality control analysis open pathways to other manufacturing and production roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment of 158,740 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $48,250 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $36,260 to $74,730 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $69,910 compared to Puerto Rico at $29,850, creating a 2.34x ratio. Manufacturing employs the majority (107,160 workers), followed by Other Services (29,280) and Transportation and Warehousing (4,650). The concentration in manufacturing indicates steady demand tied to industrial production, particularly in automotive and consumer goods sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The work activities of identifying objects and actions, monitoring processes, and controlling machines suggest moderate automation risk, though human judgment remains critical for quality evaluation and complex surface preparation. Visual inspection tasks requiring color discrimination and defect identification are difficult to automate cost-effectively. The need for manual dexterity in hand-painting and equipment maintenance provides some protection from automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (51-9123.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles apply protective finishes and require similar manual dexterity and visual abilities for quality control.
    data: shared coating application tasks
    data: similar visual color discrimination requirements
  [skill_overlap] Painters, Construction and Maintenance (47-2141.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require operations monitoring, near vision, and arm-hand steadiness for painting applications.
    data: operations monitoring transferable skill
    data: near vision ability overlap
  [riasec_cluster] Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4193.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are realistic-type roles (R:6.98) involving machine operation and surface treatment processes.
    data: realistic RIASEC dominance
    data: machine operation focus
  [knowledge_overlap] Furniture Finishers (51-7021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require mechanical knowledge and production processing expertise for finishing applications.
    data: mechanical knowledge requirement
    data: production and processing knowledge
  [job_zone] Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 positions requiring similar preparation levels and manual skill development.
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: manual dexterity requirements
  [wage_band] Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are manufacturing roles with similar skill requirements likely to have comparable compensation ranges.
    data: manufacturing sector employment
    data: similar manual skill requirements
  [transferable_skill] Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders (51-9191.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share equipment maintenance and quality control analysis as key transferable skills.
    data: equipment maintenance transferable skill
    data: quality control analysis overlap

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['coating', 'painting', 'spraying', 'machine operator', 'spray gun', 'surface preparation', 'finish application', 'quality control']
  exclude_keywords : ['construction painter', 'artist', 'decorative painter', 'house painter', 'automotive body repair']
  title_patterns   : ['coating operator', 'paint machine tender', 'spray operator', 'coating technician', 'industrial painter']
  common_variations: ['coating machine operator', 'paint sprayer', 'industrial coating worker', 'spray painter', 'coating equipment operator', 'paint line operator', 'finishing operator', 'coating specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'products', 'materials', 'production', 'control', 'machines', 'principles', 'quality', 'coating', 'painting', 'objects', 'hand', 'operate', 'includes', 'standards', 'workpieces', 'body', 'monitoring']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  59  0.02036  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:39%  dwas:34%  inference:15%
tendency                   42  0.01449  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  wikipedia:3%
products                   23  0.00794  dwas                 dwas:65%  onet_dimensions:22%  onet_tasks:9%
materials                  20  0.00690  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:30%  onet_tasks:10%
production                 20  0.00690  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:40%  inference:10%
control                    17  0.00587  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  inference:29%
machines                   16  0.00552  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:25%
principles                 16  0.00552  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                    15  0.00518  inference            inference:53%  onet_dimensions:40%  onet_tasks:7%
coating                    14  0.00483  inference            inference:50%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:21%
painting                   13  0.00449  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:31%  dwas:31%
objects                    13  0.00449  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
hand                       12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:17%
operate                    12  0.00414  dwas                 dwas:42%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:17%
includes                   12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
workpieces                 11  0.00380  dwas                 dwas:91%  onet_tasks:9%
body                       11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
monitoring                 11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:27%
ideas                      11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
spray                      10  0.00345  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:70%  inference:30%
procedures                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
moving                      9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
operations                  9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
surfaces                    9  0.00311  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:56%  dwas:33%  inference:11%
performing                  9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
needs                       9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
maintenance                 9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  wikipedia:22%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
tools                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
rules                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%