Plater (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringMonitoringOperation and ControlReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordination

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMathematicsChemistryEnglish LanguageMechanical

Abilities

Control PrecisionNear VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityOral ExpressionMultilimb CoordinationSpeech ClarityDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

Immerse workpieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times.
Adjust dials to regulate flow of current and voltage supplied to terminals to control plating proces
Inspect coated or plated areas for defects, such as air bubbles or uneven coverage.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareCompliance softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing software

Tools

Bake ovensChain hoistsDigital ammetersDigital calipersDigital levelsDigital micrometersFixed workshop cranesFloor jacksMetal inert gas MIG weldersMonorail conveyer systemsPallet jacksPlating tankSand blastersSpin dryersThermo galvanometers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsRecognitionAchievementIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-4193.00	Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Workpieces and coating solutions — immerse independently for specified times, referencing process sheets without constant supervisor oversight on a production shift.
Current flow and voltage dials — adjust routinely to maintain plating parameters within acceptable ranges during standard production runs.
Plated surfaces and coated components — inspect systematically for defects including uneven coverage and adhesion failures using established quality criteria.
Plating and coating machines — set up and operate across multiple product types, adapting settings to familiar material and solution changes.
Gauge readings and machine performance indicators — monitor continuously and make minor adjustments or stop machines when out-of-range conditions arise.
Workpieces at periodic intervals — remove from solution, measure coating thickness, and verify conformance to specifications using standard inspection tools.
Production records and batch documentation — maintain accurately in spreadsheet or compliance software to support traceability on the shop floor.
Grinding machines and air hoses — operate to remove impurities and excess material efficiently while meeting surface preparation standards.
Chemical concentrations and bath conditions — monitor and report deviations to process technicians, applying basic chemistry knowledge to recognize abnormal trends.
Work schedules and task sequencing — coordinate across multiple machine stations to meet daily production targets with minimal supervision.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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