Plating Coating Worker
めっきひふくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who performs plating on metal products to improve corrosion resistance, decorativeness, and other properties.
Description
Plating coating workers handle pretreatment (degreasing, etching), metal coating using electrolytic plating or electroless plating, and post-treatment. They regularly measure and adjust the plating bath temperature and chemical concentrations to ensure product corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and aesthetics. Main tasks include equipment operation, chemical handling, and safety management, requiring high attention to detail.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable in the automotive and electronic components industries, and career opportunities will expand by enhancing expertise amid increasing needs from environmental regulations and functional plating.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Plating Worker Apprentice → Plating Coating Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Quality Control Technician → Production Control → Process Improvement Engineer
Required Skills
Chemical Safety Management / Plating Bath Management / Plating Equipment Operation / Plating Operations / Pretreatment and Post-treatment Techniques
Recommended Skills
CAD / English Document Reading / Quality Control / Surface Analysis Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in chemical concentration or bath temperature affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves prolonged standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying causes of plating defects and implementing countermeasures is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The production process is routine, with few opportunities for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Plating Technician (Level 2)
- Plating Technician (Level 3)
- Plating Technician (National Certification Level 1)
Aliases
- Metal Plating Worker
- Plating Worker
- Surface Treatment Worker
Related Jobs
- Metal Polishing Worker
- Surface Treatment Technician