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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Controlling Machines and Processes65
2.Handling and Moving Objects59
3.Performing General Physical Activities58
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material58
Getting Information58
6.Training and Teaching Others53
7.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work52
8.Thinking Creatively51
Making Decisions and Solving Problems51
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Job Activity Scores

Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
65
53
Operate a cash registerOperate a drilling rigOperate a precision milling machine
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
59
66
Change settings on copy machinesArrange books in a libraryLoad boxes on an assembly line
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
58
51
Walk between work stations in a small officePaint the outside of a houseClimb up and down poles to install electricity
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
58
49
Check that doors to building are lockedInspect equipment in a chemical processing plantInspect a nuclear reactor
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
58
37
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
53
40
Give coworkers brief instructions on a simple procedural changeTeach a social sciences course to high school studentsDevelop and conduct training programs for a medical school
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
52
46
Organize a work schedule that is repetitive and easy to planPlan and organize your own activities that often changePrioritize and plan multiple tasks several months ahead
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
51
42
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
51
43
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan