Also called: NACE/AMPP Coatings Inspector, Paint Inspector
Checks that protective paint and coatings on bridges, ships and tanks are applied correctly.
You climb scaffolding inside a giant water tank, measure paint thickness with a gauge, check humidity, and look for pinholes with a special electric tester before the tank goes back into service.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school plus AMPP Coating Inspector certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Coatings Technology.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Drones and AI cameras help check large surfaces; climbing structures and measuring coatings in person stays human.
Classes: Chemistry, Construction CTE, Art or painting, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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