Read and interpret blueprints / sketches / specifications
Check proper thickness of plating using micrometers, callipers or other devices
Clean and maintain equipment
Operate and control : electroplating equipment to coat metal, hot-dip metal plating equipment to galvanize metal and / or spray equipment to build up worn or damaged parts
Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes
Prepare and apply stencils, decals or other decorative items on finished products
Prepare and mix metallizing solutions according to formulas or specifications
Select appropriate paint or mix paints
Tend or operate equipment to prepare items for application of protective or decorative coatings