Also called: Vitreous Enameling Operator, Porcelain Enamel Coater
Coats steel with a layer of glass, fired on at high heat, to make glossy signs, cookware, ovens and water heater tanks.
You spray a cast-iron pot with a powdered glass mix, then send it into a furnace at about 1,500 °F, where the powder melts into a smooth, hard shell. You check for pinholes and chips under bright lights. For vintage-style signs, you layer and fire each color separately.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0.5 years after high school. High school; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Small, steady niche.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Some lines use robot sprayers, but inspection and artistic signs stay human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at enamel sign, cookware and tank makers or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Art (ceramics), Chemistry, Shop class, Geometry.
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