Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
O*NET Code: 51-4193.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Set up, operate, or tend plating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Typically, the product being coated is immersed in molten metal or an electrolytic solution.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (10)
Operations Monitoring3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Coordination3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Time Management3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (7)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Hazardous materials management HMS software
Compliance software
0Oracle Advanced Procurement
Procurement software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic → Pourers and Casters, Metal
Transition Difficulty: Easy (83% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (5)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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