Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	Inspect coated or plated areas for defects, such as air bubbles or uneven coverage.
	Immerse objects to be coated or plated into cleaning solutions, or spray objects with conductive solutions to prepare them for plating.
	Immerse workpieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times.
	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.
	Position and feed materials into processing machines, by hand or by using automated equipment.
	Test machinery to ensure that it is operating properly.
	Operate hoists to place workpieces onto machine feed carriages or spindles.
	Maintain production records.
	Adjust controls to set temperatures of coating substances and speeds of machines and equipment.
	Remove objects from solutions at periodic intervals and observe objects to verify conformance to specifications.

Skills
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $42,196.00 $20.29  $14.81  $15.62 - $23.45  Bridgeport/Stamford $44,332.00 $21.31  $15.69  $17.10 - $23.47  Hartford $42,102.00 $20.24  $14.98  $15.63 - $23.47  New Haven $42,873.00 $20.61  $14.85  $15.84 - $23.97  Waterbury $39,215.00 $18.85  $13.87  $14.25 - $21.53

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   55   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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