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
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Critical Thinking
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Mathematics
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Writing
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Science
