Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Job Outlook Summary
Future Prospects
Employment Demand
Employment Size & Change

This occupation employs 32,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 28,800 over the next 10 years — an increase of -3,600 jobs (+-11.1%).

Occupational Openings

There are 2,600 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -360 jobs created from growth and 3,000 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,100 people are expected to retire and 1,900 are expected to switch occupations.