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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Ornamental Painter” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #411 of 702. Estimated risk: 75.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

41%

“Ornamental Painter” will probably not be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 41% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

55%

“Ornamental Painter” will maybe be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 55% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Painters, Construction and Maintenance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

Avg. Annual Salary $53,710
Avg. Hourly Wage $25.82
Available Jobs (US) 224,180
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Painters, Construction and Maintenance #47-2141
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.

  • Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.

  • Polish final coats to specified finishes.

  • Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.

  • Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.

  • Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

  • Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.

  • Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.

  • Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

  • Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.

  • Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

  • Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

  • Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.

  • Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.

  • Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

  • Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

  • Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.

Technologies & Software

  • Autodesk Construction AI
  • Act!
  • Spreadsheet software
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word
  • Word processing software
  • Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
  • Corel Painter
  • Evergreen Technology Total Faux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Procore AI
  • Buildots AI
  • Gemini for Workspace
  • Corel Paint Shop Pro
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Evergreen Technology Eagle Bid Estimating
  • On Center Quick Bid
  • Insight Direct ServiceCEO
  • Laser printers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Drywall hammers
  • Disk sanders
  • Seam rollers
  • Painting edgers
  • Sandblasters
  • Respirators
  • Spray texture guns
  • Swing stages
  • High velocity low pressure HVLP spraying equipment
  • Caulking guns
  • Float trowels
  • Desktop computers
  • Hard hats
  • Paint brushes
  • Electric paint removers
  • Paint strainers
  • Glue guns
  • Power brushes
  • Striping machines
  • Glass scrapers
  • Paint shakers
  • Combing tools
  • Paint brush cleaner spinners
  • Electric grinders
  • Trowels
  • Wire brushes
  • Line lasers
  • Wallpaper steamers
  • Ladders
  • Stencils
  • Work boots
  • Power sanders
  • Paint rollers
  • Blow torches
  • Personal computers
  • Grout removal tools
  • Striping tools
  • Floor scrapers
  • Riggings
  • Texturing trowels
  • Pneumatic spray texture guns
  • Hopper guns
  • Temperature gauges
  • Power rollers
  • Personal digital assistants PDA
  • Putty chisels
  • Airless spray equipment
  • Trim guides
  • Power paint mixers
  • Circle cutters
  • Platforms
  • Steam cleaning equipment
  • Glaziers' knives
  • Spackling knives
  • Hydraulic lifts
  • Hoists
  • Paint lead testing kits
  • Chippers
  • Bosun chairs
  • Stripper brushes
  • Stilts
  • Spray guns
  • Bucket trucks
  • Slings
  • Conventional spray equipment
  • Tinting machines
  • Forklifts
  • Power saws
  • Power drills
  • Paint stripping equipment
  • Single-cut mill saw files
  • Pressure washers
  • Saws
  • Notebook computers
  • Putty knives
  • Mobile scaffolds
  • Drywall ripping tools
  • Hammers
  • Drywall lifters
  • Stucco patching guns
  • Extension ladders
  • Air compressors
  • Scoring tools
  • Utility knives
  • Aerial lifts
  • Hydroblasters
  • Chipping hammers
  • Heat guns
  • Drywall taping knives
  • Patching knives
  • Drywall axes
  • Scaffolding

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