Engineering, Industry, and Manufacturing Technology
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend plating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Typically, the product being coated is immersed in molten metal or an electrolytic solution.
Occupation Details
County Information
Wage
$19/hour
Average
$38,210/year
Median
Wage Range
$29,890/year
Entry
$42,820/year
Experienced
Growth Opportunity
n/a
Annual Openings
change
total jobs from 2020-2030
Education Typically Needed
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Typically Needed
None
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