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PLATING AND COATING MACHINE SETTERS, OPERATORS, AND TENDERS, METAL AND PLASTIC
 
Occupation 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. Include electrolytic processes.
 
  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
  * Nonelectrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Setter (ONET code: 51-4193.03)
 
  * Nonelectrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Operat (ONET code: 51-4193.04)
 
  * Electrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Setters a (ONET code: 51-4193.01)
 
  * Electrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Operators (ONET code: 51-4193.02)
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Measure, mark, and mask areas to be excluded from plating.
  • Mix and test solutions, and turn valves to fill tanks with solutions.
  • Monitor and measure thicknesses of electroplating on component parts in order to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers.
  • Observe gauges to ensure that machines are operating properly; make adjustments or stop machines when problems occur.
  • Place plated or coated materials on racks and transfer them to ovens to dry for specified periods of time.
  • Position and feed materials into processing machines, by hand or by using automated equipment.
  • Replace worn parts and adjust equipment components, using hand tools.
 
Search for Jobs on Connecticut's Labor Exchange (CTJOBcentral):
 
  Search for Nonelectrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators, Metal and Plastic Jobs
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  Search for Electrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators, Metal and Plastic Jobs
  Search for Electrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Jobs
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Education & Training:
 
  Moderate-term on-the-job training (1 to 12 months)
 
Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide Units $35,168.00 $16.90 $11.79 $12.58 - $19.19
Bridgeport/Stamford $39,270.00 $18.88 $12.43 $13.43 - $22.07
Danbury $33,249.00 $15.99 $11.95 $12.64 - $17.87
Hartford $34,011.00 $16.36 $11.79 $12.47 - $18.80
New Haven $32,650.00 $15.70 $10.50 $11.14 - $18.04
Springfield, MA $31,138.00 $14.97 $11.09 $11.91 - $17.45
Waterbury $28,051.00 $13.48 $10.05 $10.28 - $15.72
Worcester, MA $32,153.00 $15.45 $11.46 $12.00 - $18.15
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2010 2020
State of Connecticut 910 990 0.8% 28
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average, but the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
 
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