Plating and Coating Machine Operators

Operate plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with protective or decorative materials.

Plating and Coating Machine Operators set up, operate, or tend machines that coat metal or plastic products. The machines usually coat with materials like chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces.

Wages	$22.48 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. Feed materials or products into or through equipment. Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions. Install mechanical components in production equipment. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
Career Pathways	Production
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