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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

electroplating machine operator

Electroplating machine operators set up and tend electroplating machines designed to finish and coat the metal workpieces' (such as future pennies and jewelry) surface by using electric current to dissolve metal cations and to bond a thin layer of another metal, such as zinc, copper or silver, to produce a coherent metal coating to the workpiece's surface.

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Electroplating machine operators set up and tend electroplating machines designed to finish and coat the metal workpieces' (such as future pennies and jewelry) surface by using electric current to dissolve metal cations and to bond a thin layer of another metal, such as zinc, copper or silver, to produce a coherent metal coating to the workpiece's surface.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardselectroplating machine partstypes of metalelectroplating processeselectric currentelectroplating metal materialshealth and safety in the workplace
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
electricitymanufacturing of metal household articlesmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionmanufacturing of steam generatorselectrical dischargeferrous metal processingcoiningmetal coating technologiesmanufacturing of door furniture from metalmanufacturing of metal assembly productstypes of metal manufacturing processescharacteristics of precious metalsmanufacturing of cutlerychemistrynon-ferrous metal processing
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
monitor electroplating bathswear appropriate protective gearremove inadequate workpiecesensure equipment availabilitytend electroplating machinetroubleshootsupply machineremove processed workpiece
OPTIONALOptional competences
monitor gaugeperform test runclean industrial containersmaintain mechanical equipmentmonitor coating specificationsconsult technical resourcesapply electrolytes to cathodes and anodesinspect quality of productsdry coated workpiecesgalvanise metal workpiecedispose of hazardous wastekeep records of work progressset up the controller of a machinespot metal imperfectionsapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesadvise on machinery malfunctions

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

46 total
15 essential · 31 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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