I worked in plating inthe early 70s. Dangerous low-paid work. Open vats of deadly chemicals and only rubber aprons over street clothes. Company owned by hypocrite who violated EPA and common sense rules except when inspectors present. Quit to save my health.
I worked in a plating plant for a time in my youth. Because I was low seniority, I had to walk the flange of the acid tanks at the end of shift, with a long pole with a magnet and ‘fish’ out the parts that fell of the racks.