Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

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.

$46,800
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-7% projected 2024–2034

What They Do

Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.

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