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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