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Electroplaters

Electroplaters operate continuous plant to coat metal parts and articles electrolytically, form metal articles by electro- and vacuum-deposition, dip and spray articles with another metal, plastic powder or other material and treat articles chemically to produce desired surface finishes.

More about this Career

Average Salary

£25302

New workers start around £16286. Normal pay is £25302 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £40266.

Jobs

593

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.

Daily Tasks

  • Removes article from solution and centrifuges, if necessary, to remove excess molten metal before cooling.
  • Immerses articles in plating solutions or sprays article until required thickness of coating has been deposited.
  • Sets machine, plant, or equipment controls to regulate electric current and temperature of molten zinc, tin, chromium, copper or other non-ferrous metal.
  • Fits appropriate nozzle on spray gun, loads spray gun with appropriate coating material and prepares electrolytic solutions.
  • Masks area not to be covered with wax, resistant adhesive tape or other material.
  • Cleans and rinses article or pre-shaped form to be coated.

Skills Employers are looking for

Soft Skills

Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work

  • Reading Comprehension

    43

  • Active Listening

    41

  • Active Learning

    41

  • Learning Strategies

    41

  • Critical Thinking

    40

  • Mathematics

    37

  • Writing

    35

  • Monitoring

    31

  • Speaking

    27

  • Science

    25

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