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

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

  • Die Cast Technician
  • Die Caster
  • Die Casting Machine Operator
  • Die Casting Machine Setter
  • Die Maintenance Tech
  • Die Maintenance Technician
  • Diecast Machine Operator
  • Flask Maker
  • Lead Die Molder
  • Mat Maker
  • Mold Maker
  • Musical Instrument Maker
  • Nonferrous Metal Precision Pattern and Die Caster
  • Plastic Joint Maker
  • Turning and Beading Machine Operator

  • Clamp metal and plywood strips around dies or patterns to form molds.
  • Connect water hoses to cooling systems of dies, using hand tools.
  • Install dies onto machines or presses and coat dies with parting agents, according to work order specifications.
  • Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Operate hoists to position dies or patterns on foundry floors.
  • Preheat tools, dies, plastic materials, or patterns, using blowtorches or other equipment.
  • Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.
  • Remove parts, such as dies, from machines after production runs are finished.
  • Repair or replace damaged molds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes.
  • Select and install blades, tools, or other attachments for each operation.
  • Shape molds to specified contours, using sand, and trowels and related tools.

  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.