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

SOC 51-4193.00

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.

Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Active Listening

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Operation and Control

3.1

Speaking

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

4.2

Mathematics

3.5

Chemistry

3.4

English Language

3.4

Mechanical

3.3

Engineering and Technology

3.3

Education and Training

3.2

Law and Government

3.1

Key Tasks

1Immerse workpieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times.

2Adjust dials to regulate flow of current and voltage supplied to terminals to control plating processes.

3Inspect coated or plated areas for defects, such as air bubbles or uneven coverage.

4Set 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.

5Observe gauges to ensure that machines are operating properly, making adjustments or stopping machines when problems occur.

Also Known As

Alodize Machine Operator Anode Machine Operator Anodic Operator Anodic Treater Anodize Machine Operator Anodizer Anodizing Line Operator Anodizing Operator Anodizing Technician Automatic Metal Spraying Machine Operator