Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

Median Annual Wage: $28,810

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (65%); Less than high school diploma (21%); Post-secondary certificate (14%)

Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)

Related Job Titles: Process Technician; Production Technician; Machine Operator; Press Operator; Core Machine Operator; Injection Press Operator; Die Cast Technician; Eight Arm Operator; Cup Fabricating Machine Operator; Cup Operator

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  • Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
  • Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms.
  • Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic.

  • Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic.

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