Set up or set up and operate electrolytic plating or coating machines, such as continuous multistrand electrogalvanizing machines, to coat metal or plastic products electrolytically with chromium, copper, cadmium, or other metal to provide protective or decorative surfaces or to build up worn surfaces.

Moves controls to permit electrodeposition of metal on object or to regulate movement of wire strand to obtain specified thickness. Suspends stick or piece of plating metal from anode (positive terminal) and immerses metal in plating solution. Grinds, polishes, or rinses object in water and dries object to maintain clean even surface. Measures, marks, and masks areas excluded from plating. Examines object at end of process to determine thickness of metal deposit or measures thickness, using instruments, such as micrometers. Immerses object in cleaning and rinsing baths to complete plating process. Plates small objects, such as nuts or bolts, using motor-driven barrel. Removes plated object from solution at periodic intervals and observes object to ensure conformance to specifications. Mixes chemical solutions, fills tanks and charges furnaces. Suspends object, such as part or mold, from cathode rod (negative terminal) and immerses object in plating solution. Adjusts voltage and amperage, based on observations. Determines size and composition of object to be plated and amount of electrical current and time required, following work order.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.

Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.