Will “Inker and Opaquer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

92% Chance of Automation

“Inker and Opaquer” will probably be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #567 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Paint, coat, or decorate articles such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers”.

Immerse workpieces into coating materials for specified times.
Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications, using paddles or mechanical mixers.
Rinse, drain, or wipe coated workpieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate setting of finish coats on workpieces.
Cut out sections in surfaces of materials to be inlaid with decorative pieces, using patterns and knives or scissors.
Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
Conceal blemishes in workpieces, such as nicks and dents, using fillers such as putty.
Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for specified times to dry or harden finishes.
Melt or heat coating materials to specified temperatures.
Clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, steam, sandpaper, or cloth.
Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
Position and glue decorative pieces in cutout sections of workpieces, following patterns.