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Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Careers / Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Summary Description


	Set up, operate, or tend plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Includes electrolytic processes.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Alodize Machine Operator

2.	Anode Machine Operator

3.	Anodic Operator

4.	Anodic Treater

5.	Anodize Machine Operator

6.	Anodizer

7.	Anodizing Line Operator

8.	Apprentice, Plater, Metal

9.	Automatic Metal Spraying Machine Operator

10.	Barrel Plater

11.	Black Oxide Coating Equipment Tender

12.	Bronze Plater

13.	Browning Processor

14.	Bullet Lubricating Machine Operator

15.	Carbon Paper Coating Machine Setter

16.	Ceramic Coater

17.	Chrome Plater

18.	Chrome Worker

19.	Chromium Plater

20.	Coater

21.	Coater Associate

22.	Coater Operator

23.	Coating and Baking Operator

24.	Coating Machine Operator

25.	Component Prep Operator

26.	Copper Plater

27.	Corrosion Prevention Metal Sprayer

28.	Custom Applicator

29.	Electric Plater

30.	Electro Plater

31.	Electroformer

32.	Electrogalvanizing Machine Operator

33.	Electroless Plater

34.	Electrolytic Plating/Coating Machine Operator/Tender

35.	Electrolytic Plating/Coating Machine Setter/Set-Up Operator

36.	Electroplater

37.	Electroplating Technician

38.	Electroplating Worker

39.	Etcher

40.	Galvanizer

41.	Galvanizing Pot Runner

42.	Gettering Filament Machine Operator

43.	Gold Plater

44.	Hard Chrome Plater

45.	Hoist Operator

46.	Hot Dip Galvanizer

47.	Hot Dip Plater

48.	Impregnation Operator

49.	Impregnator

50.	Jewelry Coater

51.	Lacquer Dipping Machine Operator

52.	Lacquerer

53.	Line Operator

54.	Lock Plater

55.	Lubricating Machine Tender

56.	Machine Ceramic Coater

57.	Machine Operator

58.	Manufacturing Assistant

59.	Manufacturing Associate

60.	Manufacturing Operator

61.	Matrix Bath Attendant

62.	Matrix Bath Operator

63.	Matrix Plater

64.	Matrix Worker

65.	Metal and Plastic Nonelectrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Operator/Tender

66.	Metal Coater

67.	Metal Coater Operator

68.	Metal Plater

69.	Metal Sprayer

70.	Metal Spraying Machine Operator

71.	Metal Wire Coating Operator

72.	Metal Wire Technician

73.	Metalizer

74.	Metalizing Machine Operator

75.	Nail Cell Technician

76.	Nail Galvanizer

77.	Nail Machine Operator

78.	Nickel Plater

79.	Non-Nickel Plater

80.	Nonelectrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Setter/Set-Up Operator, Metal and Plastic

81.	Operator

82.	Oxidized Finish Plater

83.	Pasting Machine Operator

84.	Plastics Plater

85.	Plastics Spreading Machine Operator

86.	Plate Former

87.	Plater

88.	Plater Apprentice

89.	Plating Equipment Operator

90.	Plating Equipment Tender

91.	Plating Machine Operator

92.	Plating Tank Operator

93.	Plating Technician

94.	Primer Waterproofing Machine Operator

95.	Printed Circuit Board Panels Electroless Plater

96.	Printed Circuit Board Panels Plater

97.	Printed Circuit Boards Solder-Leveler

98.	Production Plater

99.	Racker / Unracker

100.	Semiconductor Wafers and Components Plater

101.	Shell Plater

102.	Silver Plater

103.	Silver Spray Worker

104.	Silvering Applicator

105.	Spray Machine Tender

106.	Sprayer Operator

107.	Tank Person

108.	Tin Plater

109.	Tin Pot Operator

110.	Tinning Equipment Tender

111.	Tube Coater

112.	Vacuum Applicator Operator

113.	Vacuum Metalizer Operator

114.	Welding Rod Coater

115.	Zinc Plater

116.	Zinc Plating Machine Operator

Job Tasks

	Determine sizes and compositions of objects to be plated, and amounts of electrical current and time required. Determine metal or plastic production methods.

	Suspend sticks or pieces of plating metal from anodes, or positive terminals, and immerse metal in plating solutions. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.

	Inspect coated or plated areas for defects such as air bubbles or uneven coverage. Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.

	Monitor and measure thicknesses of electroplating on component parts to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Immerse objects to be coated or plated into cleaning solutions, or spray objects with conductive solutions to prepare them for plating. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

	Adjust dials to regulate flow of current and voltage supplied to terminals to control plating processes. Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.

	Immerse workpieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.

	Set up, operate, or tend plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Operate painting or coating equipment.

	Position and feed materials into processing machines, by hand or by using automated equipment. Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

	Test machinery to ensure that it is operating properly. Conduct test runs of production equipment.

	Operate hoists to place workpieces onto machine feed carriages or spindles. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Rinse coated objects in cleansing liquids and dry them with cloths, centrifugal driers, or by tumbling in sawdust-filled barrels. Clean workpieces or finished products.

	Examine completed objects to determine thicknesses of metal deposits, or measure thicknesses by using instruments such as micrometers. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Measure or weigh materials, using rulers, calculators, and scales. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.

	Suspend objects such as parts or molds from cathode rods, or negative terminals, and immerse objects in plating solutions. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.

	Adjust controls to set temperatures of coating substances and speeds of machines and equipment. Operate painting or coating equipment.

	Maintain production records. Record operational or production data.

	Measure, mark, and mask areas to be excluded from plating. Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.

	Mix and test solutions, and turn valves to fill tanks with solutions. Mix substances to create chemical solutions. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.

	Remove objects from solutions at periodic intervals and observe objects to verify conformance to specifications. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

	Observe gauges to ensure that machines are operating properly, making adjustments or stopping machines when problems occur. Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. Operate painting or coating equipment.

	Place plated or coated materials on racks and transfer them to ovens to dry for specified periods of time. Load items into ovens or furnaces.

	Plate small objects such as nuts or bolts, using motor-driven barrels. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

	Read production schedules to determine setups of equipment and machines. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.

	Position containers to receive parts, and load or unload materials in containers, using dollies or handtrucks. Load materials into production equipment. Position containers to receive materials or workpieces.

	Position objects to be plated in frames, or suspend them from positive or negative terminals of power supplies. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

	Spray coating in specified patterns according to instructions. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

	Perform equipment maintenance such as cleaning tanks and lubricating moving parts of conveyors. Clean production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment. Lubricate production equipment.

	Measure and set stops, rolls, brushes, and guides on automatic feeders and conveying equipment or coating machines, using micrometers, rules, and hand tools. Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

	Preheat workpieces in ovens. Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

	Replace worn parts and adjust equipment components, using hand tools. Replace worn equipment components.

	Clean and maintain equipment, using water hoses and scrapers. Clean production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment.

	Attach nozzles, position guns, connect hoses, and thread wire to set up metal-spraying machines. Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.

	Remove excess materials or impurities from objects, using air hoses or grinding machines. Trim excess material from workpieces. Operate grinding equipment.

	Clean workpieces, using wire brushes. Clean workpieces or finished products.

	Install gears and holding devices on conveyor equipment. Install mechanical components in production equipment.

	Operate sandblasting equipment to roughen and clean surfaces of workpieces. Clean workpieces or finished products.

	Cut metal or other materials, using shears or band saws. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

	Charge furnaces.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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