CAREER

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

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$33,100

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

-9.6% (decline)

Most Common Level of Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Career

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

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

Other Job Titles Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic May Have

Core Machine Operator, Die Cast Technician, Diecast Machine Operator, Machine Operator, Mold Setter, Mold Technician, Molder, Process Technician, Production Technician

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
  • Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
  • Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold, form, or cast plastic materials, as well as to plan production sequences.

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