Metal finishing-, plating- and coating-machine operators operate and monitor equipment which finishes, plates and coats metal articles or parts, in order to give them improved resistance to corrosion and abrasion, for decorative purposes, or to impart electrical or magnetic properties.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Metal finishing, plating and coating machine operators earn a salary between $3,350 and $5,867 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Metal finishing, plating and coating machine operators ranges from $3,350 to $4,559.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $3,625 and $4,906 per month.
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- A Order Picker /Packer in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $29,000.00 and maximum $37,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Order Picker /Packer in New South Wales in manufacturing earned minimum $29,000.00 and maximum $38,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Order Picker /Packer in Northern Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $28,470.00 and maximum $37,960.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Operating and monitoring equipment which cleans metal articles in preparation for electroplating, galvanising, enamelling or similar processes
- Operating and monitoring electroplating equipment
- Operating and monitoring hot-dip equipment used to coat iron and steel products
- Operating and monitoring machines which automatically coat wire with non-ferrous metal
- Operating and monitoring equipment used to spray molten metal or other substances onto metal products to provide a protective or decorative coating or to build up worn or damaged surfaces
- Operating and monitoring equipment used to impart a rust-resistant finish to metal articles by treating them with chemicals and heating them
- Checking proper thickness of plating using micrometers, callipers or other devices, recording data and writing production logs
- Preparing and mixing metalizing solutions according to formulas or specifications
