ISCO-08 7132
Spray painters and varnishers
3.6%
ADI · 412th of 433 · 95% interval 0.0–13.6
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 3.6% of the task time of spray painters and varnishers, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full3.6%
412th of 433 · interval 0.0–13.6
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time10.6%
401st of 433 · interval 7.2–15.0
Evidence29
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 5.5 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 81.5%L1Augmentation · 14.9%L2Partial delegation · 3.6%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
29 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 4.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Clean equipment and work areas.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 4.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 42 min | Physical presence |
| Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 4.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 3.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 3.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 14 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record operational data on specified forms.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 3.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 3.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.4% | L0 | L0L2 | 22% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate lifting or moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 3.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 3.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 3.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Sand and apply sealer to properly dried finish.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 42 min | Physical presence |
| Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 7% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply primer over any repairs made to surfaces.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare for painting.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, or exhaust units to speed the drying of surfaces between coats.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Buff and wax the finished paintwork.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Use brush to hand-paint areas in need of retouching or unreachable with a spray gun.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 3.6% | 5 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.053 | 9 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.23 | 10 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 76 | 68 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0 | 4 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (71)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| House builders 7111 | 77.9 | |
| Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics 7127 | 25.4 | |
| Carpenters and joiners 7115 | 21.9 | |
| Insulation workers 7124 | 20.6 | |
| Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified 7119 | 16.1 | |
| Glaziers 7125 | 12.4 | |
| Plumbers and pipe fitters 7126 | 11.5 | |
| Painters and related workers 7131 | 11.4 | |
| Building structure cleaners 7133 | 7.5 | |
| Floor layers and tile setters 7122 | 6.4 | |
| Bricklayers and related workers 7112 | 5.2 | |
| Roofers 7121 | 5.1 |
Dashed line: spray painters and varnishers (3.6%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Spray painters and varnishers (ISCO-08 7132), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7132
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Spray painters and varnishers (ISCO-08 7132)}
}Machine-readable
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