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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Battle Creek, Michigan

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

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers on average make:
$37,440 ($18.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
4
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
increase to 5.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
0 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a no formal education.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Air Brush Decorator, Air Brush Operator, Airbrush Painter, Art Gilder, Babbitter, Bake Off Decorator, Bakery Decorator, Balloon Dipper, Banner Painter, Barrel Coater

Tools Used

Banding wheels, Belt dryers, Cleaning brushes, Cleaning scrapers, Computer inkjet printers, Computer laser printers, Cordless power sanders, Decorating wheels, Dial calipers, Digital hydrometers

Tasks

  • Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
  • Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
  • Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
  • Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cooperation, Achievement/Effort, Persistence, Stress Tolerance, Self-Control, Concern for Others, Initiative, Integrity

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