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Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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. Includes electrolytic processes.
Common 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.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $15.36 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.97 and $21.41 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $31,949.38 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $22,823.90 and $44,524.98 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 4,100 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 14.6% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing the total number to 3,500.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $30,235.
