The Plating Machine Operator job function is to set up, operate, or tend plating or coating machines decorate surfaces. This includes electrolytic processes.
The Plating Machine Operator inspects coated or plated areas for defects such as air bubbles or uneven coverage. The Plating Machine Operator immerses objects to be coated or plated into cleaning solutions, or spray objects with conductive solutions to prepare them for plating. The Plating Machine Operator immerses work pieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times. The Plating Machine Operator sets up, operates, or tends plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or metal to protect or decorate surfaces.
The Plating Machine Operator positions and feeds materials into processing machines, by hand or by using automated equipment. The Plating Machine Operator tests machinery to ensure that it is operating properly. The Plating Machine Operate hoists to place work pieces onto machine feed carriages or spindles. The Plating Machine Operator maintains production records. The Plating Machine Operator adjusts controls to set temperatures of coating substances and speeds of machines and equipment. The Plating Machine Operator removes objects from solutions at periodic intervals and observes objects to verify conformance to specifications. The Plating Machine Operator needs knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
The Plating Machine Operator needs knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. The Plating Machine Operator needs knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statics, and their applications. The Plating Machine Operator needs knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. The Plating Machine Operator needs knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
The Plating Machine Operator job function is to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. The Plating Machine Operator in order to perform his job function needs to be able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. The Plating Machine Operator needs to be able to control operations of equipment or systems. In order to perform their job function properly the Plating Machine Operator must give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. They must also consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. The Plating Machine Operator must have the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The Plating Machine Operator needs the ability to quickly move their hands, their hands together with the arm, or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. While performing their work duties the Plating Machine Operator must have the ability to see details at close range that is just within a few feet of the observer.
The Plating Machine Operator must have the ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving the arm or while holding the arm and hand in one position. The Plating Machine Operator needs the ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. The Plating Machine Operator needs the capability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. They must be able to give instructions to the crew on how to perform certain job functions as well as information to supervisors and co-workers on progress made. The Plating Machine Operator must have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. The Plating Machine Operator must have the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. They must also be able to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions this includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events.