electroplating machine operator
Electroplating machine operators set up and tend electroplating machines designed to finish and coat the metal workpieces' (such as future pennies and jewelry) surface by using electric current to dissolve metal cations and to bond a thin layer of another metal, such as zinc, copper or silver, to produce a coherent metal coating to the workpiece's surface.
Also called: electrodeposition operator, nickel plater, chrome plater, metal plating technician, galvanising machine operator, zinc plater, electro plater, oxidised finish plater
- 15
- essential skills
- 31
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 8122
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
15- electric current
- electroplating machine parts
- electroplating metal materials
- electroplating processes
- ensure equipment availability
- health and safety in the workplace
- monitor electroplating baths
- quality standards
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- supply machine
- tend electroplating machine
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
31- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply electrolytes to cathodes and anodes
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- characteristics of precious metals
- chemistry
- clean industrial containers
- coining
- consult technical resources
- dispose of hazardous waste
- dry coated workpieces
- electrical discharge
- electricity
- ferrous metal processing
- galvanise metal workpiece
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- maintain mechanical equipment
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- metal coating technologies
- monitor coating specifications
- monitor gauge
- non-ferrous metal processing
- perform test run
- set up the controller of a machine
- spot metal imperfections
- types of metal manufacturing processes
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