In the electroplating process, an object is thinly coated with a specific metal to give it qualities it would not otherwise have. The Certified Electroplater:
1) Checks quality, measures surface are, weight-count into loads, loads work into barrels or racks
2) Clean, activate, plate, coat, rinse & dry piece parts in various chemical baths
3) Set controls, adjust bath temperature/pH, adds chemicals to tanks, analyze baths
4) Adjust equipment, measure plating thickness, test work quality, instruct subordinates
5) Monitor pollution control systems, adjust effluent pH, add chemicals, analyze effluent
In the 6 county Chicago metropolitan area, there are approximately 250 firms that plate work by the barrel, rack & continuous coil methods, using precious metals like gold, silver & platinum, as well as non precious metals such as copper, nickel, tin, & zinc. Industries include high-tech electronics, automotive, aerospace & military.
| Electroplater Helper | $7.50-$9.50 | HOUR |
| Plating Process Helper | $9.00-$12.00 | HOUR |
| Electroplating Line Operator | $9.50-$12.75 | HOUR |
| Electroplating Lead Operator | $10.00-$15.50 | HOUR |
| Quality Laboratory Technician | $11.50-$16.75 | HOUR |
| Plating Process Technician | $15.00-$25.00 | HOUR |
| Orientation | 12 Hours |
| Industrial Safety & Hygiene | 20 Hours |
| Shop Mathematics Refresher | 24 Hours |
| Basic Electroplating Theory | 40 Hours |
| Electroplating Practices | 120 Hours |
| Pollution Control | 40 Hours |
| Solution Testing & Analysis | 40 Hours |
| Quality Control of Plating | 40 Hours |
| Statistical Process Control | 40 Hours |
| Career Planning and Placement | 20 Hours |
Attention to Detail
Enjoy getting things Right
Math skills at an 8th grade level
8:00am - 3:00pm Monday-Friday
2101 S. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60623
1 Block North of Cermak
The purpose of IMF placement services is to help graduates get a job. Graduates are entitled to placement services at no additional cost. While IMF cannot guarantee employment to any graduate, we can provide contacts, guidance, and assistance in your Job search. Alumni are welcome to these services within 3 years of graduation.
| Recruited, Assessed & Enrolled | 63 out of 77 = 80% |
| Trained as Certified Electroplater | 50 out of 63 = 79% |
| Placed as Certified Electroplater | 43 out of 50 = 86% |
| Average Wage at Placement | $9.34 HOUR |
| Average Wage 180 days after Placement | $10.67 HOUR |
392 Class hours, approximately 13 weeks (3.3 months)
Peter H. Tremmel, Program Director, is a Certified Quality Engineer (C.Q.E.) with more than 30 years of practical experience in quality assurance, metal finishing, & process engineering. He holds several patents in metal finishing.
Peter R. Tremmel, Instructor, is a chemist & consultant to a number of metal finishing/electroplating firms.
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If you are a resident of the City of Chicago & if your total household income falls below the following guidelines, you may qualify for a grant from the City of Chicago to pay your tuition & fees.
| Size of Family Unit | Income |
| 1 | $8,860 |
| 2 | $12,430 |
| 3 | $17,060 |
| 4 | $21,060 |
| 5 | $24,860 |
| 6 | $29,070 |
For Family Units with more than 6 members, add $4,210 to the income level for each additional member.
1. Birth Certificate
2. Social Security Card
3. Proof of Address (Gas Bill, Light Bill, Telephone Bill)
4. Proof of Citizenship (Voter's Registration Card) or Alien Registration
5. Illinois State Drivers License or State Identification Card
6. Registration for Selective Service
7. Proof of Income for the last 6 months:
check stubs
TANF authorization
letter of support from persons or organizations providing for your living expenses
1. Attend an IMF Orientation session.
2. Complete an IMF Application for Admission.
3. Complete the Test of Basic Education & Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
4. Interview with a member of the IMF staff.
5. Provide all required documentation.
6. Complete the Enrollment Agreement.