Sandblasts and paints bridges, water towers, and industrial equipment to protect them.
You suit up in a blast hood, sandblast rust off a water tower, and spray a tough epoxy coating.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Apprenticeship, about 2 years after high school. IUPAT apprenticeship or on-the-job training; SSPC certifications.
Ways in: Apprenticeship, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Painting Apprenticeship.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Robotic blasters and crawler painters are spreading on ship hulls and tanks; bridges and tight spaces still need crews.
Classes: Chemistry, Shop class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-2141.
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