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Career: Molding and Casting Workers
Job 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
79
|
Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts. |
72
|
Separate models or patterns from molds, and examine products for accuracy. |
71
|
Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents, or insert paper into molds in order to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage. |
66
|
Read work orders or examine parts in order to determine parts or sections of products to be produced. |
64
|
Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws. |
63
|
Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around models or molds. |
60
|
Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools. |
57
|
Repair mold defects such as cracks and broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools. |
56
|
Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments. |
56
|
Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges. |
55
|
Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions. |
55
|
Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools and sandpaper. |
49
|
Withdraw cores and other loose mold members after castings solidify. |
48
|
Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments such as calipers, vernier gauges, and protractors. |
44
|
Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds. |
44
|
Remove excess materials, and level and smooth wet mold mixtures. |
42
|
Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas. |
40
|
Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials. |
39
|
Set the proper operating temperature for each casting. |
39
|
Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products. |
32
|
Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts. |
32
|
Construct or form molds for use in casting metal, clay, or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machines, patterns, or flasks. |
27
|
Patch broken edges and fractures, using clay or plaster. |
27
|
Locate and scribe parting lines on patterns, using measuring instruments such as calipers, squares, and depth gauges. |
25
|
Place forms around models, and separately immerse each half portion of a model in plaster, wax, or other mold-making materials. |
23
|
Bore holes or cut grates, risers, and pouring spouts in molds, using power tools. |
17
|
Melt metal pieces using torches, and cast products such as inlays and crowns, using centrifugal casting machines. |
16
|
Operate molding machines that compact sand in flasks to form molds. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
77
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
55
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
55
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
52
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
51
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
51
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
50
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
50
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
47
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
47
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
46
|
Getting Information
|
45
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
44
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
43
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
42
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
41
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
40
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
39
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
38
|
Thinking Creatively
|
38
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
37
|
Processing Information
|
36
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
35
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
34
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
33
|
Interacting With Computers
|
32
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
32
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
32
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
31
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
29
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
29
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
29
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
26
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
23
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
22
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
16
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
12
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
12
|
Staffing Organizational Units
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