How do they match: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

  • Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.

  • Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas.
  • Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.
  • 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, or other materials into or around models or molds.
  • Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.
  • Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.
  • Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.

  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
  • Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
  • Place materials into molds.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.