How do they match: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Pattern Molder
  • Flask Maker
  • Mat Maker
  • Mold Maker
  • Musical Instrument Maker
  • Nonferrous Metal Precision Pattern and Die Caster
  • Plastic Cup Fabricating Machine Operator
  • Plastic Joint Maker

  • Assemble shell halves, patterns, and foundry flasks, and reinforce core boxes, using glue, clamps, wire, bolts, rams, or machines.
  • Clamp metal and plywood strips around dies or patterns to form molds.
  • Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Obtain and move specified patterns to work stations, manually or using hoists, and secure patterns to machines, using wrenches.
  • Operate hoists to position dies or patterns on foundry floors.
  • Preheat tools, dies, plastic materials, or patterns, using blowtorches or other equipment.

  • Repair templates, patterns, or molds.