Painters, Transportation Equipment
Also called: Painter, Auto Painter (Automobile Painter), Paint Prepper, Automotive Painter
What they do:
Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.
On the job, you would:
- Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
- Select paint according to company requirements, and match colors of paint following specified color charts.
- Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, then stir and thin the paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
Math and Science
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Social
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Facilities management software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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