Plater vs matrix bath operator

The differences between platers and matrix bath operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a plater has an average salary of $41,355, which is higher than the $40,169 average annual salary of a matrix bath operator.

Plater vs matrix bath operator overview

	Plater	Matrix Bath Operator
Yearly salary	$41,355	$40,169
Hourly rate	$19.88	$19.31
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	52	30,212
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Plater vs matrix bath operator salary

Platers and matrix bath operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Plater	Matrix Bath Operator
Average salary	$41,355	$40,169
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $78,000	Between $26,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	Philadelphia, PA	-
Highest paying state	New Jersey	-
Best paying company	Amphenol	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between plater and matrix bath operator education

There are a few differences between a plater and a matrix bath operator in terms of educational background:

	Plater	Matrix Bath Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	-	-

Plater vs matrix bath operator demographics

Here are the differences between platers' and matrix bath operators' demographics:

	Plater	Matrix Bath Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 87.8% Female, 12.2%	Male, 86.4% Female, 13.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 6.8% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between plater and matrix bath operator duties and responsibilities

Plater example responsibilities.

Grit blast waxed parts and trim by adjusting air pressure require by the traveler.
Barrel plait computer parts, administer test for quality, and run computerized plating machine.
Certify to work on nuclear and FAA restrict parts.
Plait small objects, such as nuts and bolts, using motor-driven barrel.
Verify dimension of finish products visually or using micrometer, calipers, or gauges.
Used various procedures for testing nickel, tin, copper and resistor foil products.

Matrix bath operator example responsibilities.

Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Plater vs matrix bath operator skills

Common plater skills

Calipers, 13%
CAD, 13%
Hoists, 12%
Hazardous Materials, 12%
FAA, 9%
Electroplating, 7%

Common matrix bath operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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