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Molding and Casting Workers - 51-9195.07

O*NET-SOC Description

Perform a variety of duties such as mixing materials, assembling mold parts, filling molds, and stacking molds to mold and cast a wide range of products.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Press Operator
  • Mold Mechanic
  • Bed Laborer
  • Caster
  • Molder
  • Molding Line Operator
  • Fabricator
  • Injection Molding Machine Operator
  • Molding Line Assistant
  • Production Worker

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.
  • Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.
  • Bore holes or cut grates, risers, and pouring spouts in molds, using power tools.
  • Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents, or insert paper into molds in order to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
  • Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
  • Construct or form molds for use in casting metal, clay, or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machines, patterns, or flasks.
  • Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
  • Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.
  • Locate and scribe parting lines on patterns, using measuring instruments such as calipers, squares, and depth gauges.
  • Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments.
  • Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas.
  • Melt metal pieces using torches, and cast products such as inlays and crowns, using centrifugal casting machines.
  • Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.
  • Operate molding machines that compact sand in flasks to form molds.
  • Patch broken edges and fractures, using clay or plaster.
  • Place forms around models, and separately immerse each half portion of a model in plaster, wax, or other mold-making materials.
  • Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around models or molds.
  • Read work orders or examine parts in order to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
  • Remove excess materials, and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.
  • Repair mold defects such as cracks and broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools.
  • Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions.
  • Separate models or patterns from molds, and examine products for accuracy.
  • Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.
  • Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools and sandpaper.
  • Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.
  • Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.
  • Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments such as calipers, vernier gauges, and protractors.
  • Withdraw cores and other loose mold members after castings solidify.

Detailed Work Activities

  • attach or mark identification onto products or containers
  • construct molds
  • cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
  • examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
  • make independent judgment in assembly procedures
  • measure, weigh, or count products or materials
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
  • monitor the quantity of assembly output
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • operate centrifugal casting machine
  • operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
  • perform repetitive tasks in assembly setting
  • perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
  • precision cast patterns, molds, or dies
  • read blueprints
  • read specifications
  • read technical drawings
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • use acetylene welding/cutting torch
  • use hand or power tools
  • use hand or power woodworking tools
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Cell Maker
  • Mold Maker (Pottery and Porcelain)
  • Plaster-Pattern Caster
  • Rubber-Stamp Maker

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Artificial-Candy Maker
  • Block Maker
  • Candle Molder, Hand
  • Caster
  • Catheter Builder
  • Cell Maker
  • Cement Fittings Maker
  • Compo Caster
  • Concrete-Float Maker
  • Concrete-Pipe Maker
  • Concrete-Stone Fabricator
  • Concrete-Vault Maker
  • Coremaker, Pipe
  • Cultured-Marble-Products Maker
  • Denture-Model Maker
  • Encapsulator
  • Handle Maker
  • Kiln-Furniture Caster
  • Laundry-Tub Maker
  • Lead Caster
  • Loader-Demolder
  • Machine-Made-Shoe Unit Worker
  • Mannequin-Mold Maker
  • Mill Helper
  • Modeler
  • Mold Filler
  • Mold Filler and Drainer
  • Mold Filler, Plastic Dolls
  • Mold Maker
  • Mold Maker, Terra Cotta
  • Mold Operator
  • Mold Presser
  • Mold-Filling Operator
  • Molder, Hand
  • Molder, Toilet Products
  • Needle Leader
  • Packer, Denture
  • Plaster Maker
  • Plaster Molder I
  • Plaster Molder II
  • Plaster-Die Maker
  • Plaster-Pattern Caster
  • Plastic Duplicator
  • Plastic Molder
  • Plastic-Joint Maker
  • Pourer
  • Precast Molder
  • Rubber Molder
  • Rubber-Stamp Maker
  • Scagliola Mechanic
  • Terrazzo-Tile Maker
  • Watch-Crystal Molder