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Also known as:
Anodizer, Chrome Plater, Chromium Plater, Copper Plater, Electro Plater, Electrogalvanizing Machine Operator, Electroplater, Galvanizer, Hard Chrome Plater, Metal Plater
SNAPSHOT
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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.
Leadership |
HIGH
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Critical decision making |
HIGH
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Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
LOW
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Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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Competition for this position |
LOW
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Communication with others |
LOW
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
HIGH
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
HIGH
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DAILY TASKS
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Operate hoists to place workpieces onto machine feed carriages or spindles. |
Observe gauges to ensure that machines are operating properly; make adjustments or stop machines when problems occur. |
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. |
Maintain production records. |
Adjust controls to set temperatures of coating substances and speeds of machines and equipment. |
Inspect coated or plated areas for defects such as air bubbles or uneven coverage. |
Position containers to receive parts, and load or unload materials in containers, using dollies or handtrucks. |
Immerse objects to be coated or plated into cleaning solutions, or spray objects with conductive solutions to prepare them for plating. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Performing General Physical Activities |
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
Handling and Moving Objects |
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
Documenting/Recording Information |
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings |
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards |
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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Production and Processing |
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
Public Safety and Security |
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. |
Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Administration and Management |
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. |
Chemistry |
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. |
Education and Training |
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
Mechanical |
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Manual Dexterity |
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
Arm-Hand Steadiness |
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
Control Precision |
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
Multilimb Coordination |
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
Finger Dexterity |
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
TOP SKILLS
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Operation Monitoring |
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
Monitoring |
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
Quality Control Analysis |
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
Time Management |
Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
Coordination |
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |