Electroplating Machine Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does an Electroplating Machine Operator Do?
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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Health And Safety In The Workplace
The body of rules, procdeures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace.
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Skills You Need to Become an Electroplating Machine Operator
Essential Skills
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EssentialHealth And Safety In The Workplace knowledge
The body of rules, procdeures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace.
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EssentialElectroplating Metal Materials knowledge
The various processes various materials used for electroplating may produce, such as copper plating, silver plating, nickle plating, gold plating, embossed gold plating, degreasing, and others.
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EssentialElectric Current knowledge
Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.
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EssentialQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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EssentialTypes Of Metal knowledge
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
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EssentialElectroplating Machine Parts knowledge
The various parts of a metalworking machine using electroplating processes to provide coating to workpieces, such as the plating barrel, plating line, borehole, battery charger, and others.
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EssentialElectroplating Processes knowledge
The various metalworking processes using electric current to form metal coating on an electrode and on the workpiece, such as pulse electroplating, pulse electrodeposition, brush electroplating, and others.
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EssentialEnsure Equipment Availability skill
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
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EssentialRemove Inadequate Workpieces skill
Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.
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EssentialRemove Processed Workpiece skill
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
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EssentialSupply Machine skill
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the …
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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EssentialMonitor Electroplating Baths skill
Control the temperature and changing composition of the solution composed of different chemical components and used to cover a surface with a thin layer of metal.
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EssentialTend Electroplating Machine skill
Tend a metalworking machine designed to coat metal surfaces by using electric current to form metal coatings on an electrode and on the workpiece, monitor and operate it according to …
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OptionalElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Steam Generators knowledge
The manufacture of steam or other vapour generators, the manufacture of auxiliary plant for use with steam generators: condensers, economisers, superheaters, steam collectors and accumulators. The manufacture of nuclear reactors, …
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OptionalManufacturing Of Weapons And Ammunition knowledge
The manufacture of heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy machine guns), small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns), air or gas guns and pistols, and war …
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OptionalNon-ferrous Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
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OptionalCharacteristics Of Precious Metals knowledge
Variations of precious metals according to density, corrossion resistance, electrical conductivity, light reflectivity and quality.
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OptionalChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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OptionalCoining knowledge
The process of shaping metal parts with a high relief or very fine features, such as coins, medals, badges or buttons, by pressing the surface of the metal between two …
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OptionalElectrical Discharge knowledge
Tthe qualities and applications of electrical discharge, including voltage and electrodes.
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OptionalFerrous Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Cutlery knowledge
The manufacture of different cutlery items, such as forks, spoons, knives, razors or scissors.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Door Furniture From Metal knowledge
The manufacture of metal items that can be attached to a door in order to support its function and appearance. The manufacture of padlocks, locks, keys, hinges and the like, …
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OptionalManufacturing Of Metal Assembly Products knowledge
The manufacture of rivets, washers and similar non-threaded products, screw machine products, screws, nuts and similar threaded products.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Metal Household Articles knowledge
The manufacture of flatware , hollowware , dinnerware and other non-electrical utensils for use at the table or in the kitchen.
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OptionalMetal Coating Technologies knowledge
The various processes and technologies used for to coating and painting fabricated metal workpieces.
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OptionalTypes Of Metal Manufacturing Processes knowledge
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
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OptionalApply Preliminary Treatment To Workpieces skill
Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.
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OptionalClean Industrial Containers skill
Clean industrial containers and prepare them according to specific requirements.
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OptionalConsult Technical Resources skill
Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …
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OptionalDispose Of Hazardous Waste skill
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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OptionalInspect Quality Of Products skill
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalMaintain Mechanical Equipment skill
Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair …
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OptionalMonitor Gauge skill
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
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OptionalPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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OptionalProvide Advice To Technicians skill
Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.
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OptionalSet Up The Controller Of A Machine skill
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
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OptionalSpot Metal Imperfections skill
Observe and identify various kinds of imperfections in metal workpieces or finished products. Recognise the best fitted manner of fixing the problem, which could be caused by corrosion, rust, fractures, …
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OptionalApply Electrolytes To Cathodes And Anodes skill
Immerse the components anode and cathose of an electric circuit in a electrolyte solution safely, consisting of metal salts, acids, bases, and other ions that facilitate the flow of electricity.
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OptionalFacilitate Coated Workpieces To Dry skill
Leave freshly coated workpieces to dry in a temperature-controlled and dust-proof environment.
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OptionalGalvanise Metal Workpiece skill
Prevent steel or iron workpieces from rusting and other corrosion by applying a protective zinc coating to the metal surface through the process of galvanisation by using methods such as …
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OptionalMonitor Coating Specifications skill
Monitoring that specifications such as colour, shape, glaze, texture, weight, depth of coating are met.
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