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Will AI replace Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?AI replacement risk 28% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$48,250
25th–75th pct. $40,590–$59,680
Top pay (est.)
$97,100
Top 10% $74,730
Pay in 5 years
$56,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$65,400est.
$56,300–$75,900
Outlook score
49/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
28%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.5%
15K openings / yr

Will AI replace Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders? AI replacement risk

28%
Low
Ranked #229 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.5
Quality Control Analysis
3.4
Monitoring
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9
Equipment Maintenance
2.9
Coordination
2.8
Troubleshooting
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
3.2
Chemistry
2.1
Production and Processing
1.9
Education and Training
1.8
English Language
1.7
Computers and Electronics
1.7
Public Safety and Security
1.7
Engineering and Technology
1.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesControlling Machines and ProcessesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing Information

Important abilities

Visual Color DiscriminationControl PrecisionNear VisionFar VisionVisualizationTrunk Strength

Education of workers

High school diploma
63%
Less than high school
27%
Post-secondary certificate
7%
Some college
4%

Training before entry

None / short demo
29%
Up to 1 month
29%
1–3 months
15%
1–2 years
11%
6–12 months
8%
3–6 months
4%
2–4 years
4%
4–10 years
1%

Related work experience

None
39%
1–2 years
23%
Up to 1 month
20%
1–3 months
5%
2–4 years
5%
4–6 years
3%
6–12 months
2%
3–6 months
2%
8–10 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.