Trades
Painter (Construction)
Based on 37 assessments · 1 from real users
9%
Low risk
Average realistic automation risk across all Painter (Construction) profiles in the dataset.
Score spread
Distribution across 37 profiles.
Middle half of Painter (Construction)s score between 8% and 11%.
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Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Painter (Construction), ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Applying paint to walls, ceilings, doors, or other surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment
24%
AA
0%
Preparing surfaces for painting (e.g., scraping off old paint, sanding walls, filling cracks and holes with putty, applying primer)
23%
AA
0%
Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment (e.g., brushes, rollers, sprayers, ladders) after use
13%
AA
5%
Communicating with clients or supervisors to discuss project requirements, progress, and any issues or adjustments needed
deep expertise
social element
12%
AD
10%
Inspecting painted surfaces for imperfections (e.g., drips, uneven coverage) and correcting them with touch-ups
deep expertise
10%
AA
5%
Setting up and protecting work areas (e.g., covering floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths, taping edges and trim)
7%
AA
5%
Estimating material quantities and costs for jobs, including paint, primer, and supplies
6%
AD
31%
Mixing paint colors to match specific shades or client requirements using color charts or samples
deep expertise
social element
0%
AD
14%
Applying paint to walls, ceilings, doors, or other surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment
38%
AA
8%
Preparing surfaces for painting (e.g., scraping off old paint, sanding walls, filling cracks and holes with putty, applying primer)
27%
AA
8%
Mixing paint colors to match specific shades or client requirements using color charts or samples
deep expertise
social element
14%
AD
13%
Setting up and protecting work areas (e.g., covering floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths, taping edges and trim)
10%
AA
9%
Communicating with clients or supervisors to discuss project requirements, progress, and any issues or adjustments needed
deep expertise
social core
6%
AD
4%
Inspecting painted surfaces for imperfections (e.g., drips, uneven coverage) and correcting them with touch-ups
deep expertise
1%
AA
6%
Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment (e.g., brushes, rollers, sprayers, ladders) after use
1%
AA
5%
Estimating material quantities and costs for jobs, including paint, primer, and supplies
1%
AD
29%
Applying paint to walls, ceilings, doors, or other surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment
22%
AA
10%
Estimating material quantities and costs for jobs, including paint, primer, and supplies
18%
AD
28%
Preparing surfaces for painting (e.g., scraping off old paint, sanding walls, filling cracks and holes with putty, applying primer)
17%
AA
2%
Mixing paint colors to match specific shades or client requirements using color charts or samples
deep expertise
social element
15%
AD
11%
Setting up and protecting work areas (e.g., covering floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths, taping edges and trim)
12%
AA
5%
Inspecting painted surfaces for imperfections (e.g., drips, uneven coverage) and correcting them with touch-ups
deep expertise
7%
AA
4%
Communicating with clients or supervisors to discuss project requirements, progress, and any issues or adjustments needed
deep expertise
social element
4%
AD
11%
Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment (e.g., brushes, rollers, sprayers, ladders) after use
2%
AA
8%
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