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Foundry Mold and Coremakers

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Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

Sample of reported job titles: Core Maker, Core Setter, Core Stripper, Mold Maker, Molder, No Bake Molder, Sand Molder

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Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Education  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Related Occupations  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information

Tasks

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  • Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Form and assemble slab cores around patterns, and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Move and position workpieces, such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Lift upper mold sections from lower sections, and remove molded patterns.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Rotate sweep boards around spindles to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Pour molten metal into molds, manually or with crane ladles.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Computer aided design CAD software Hot technology — Autodesk AutoCAD Hot technology ; Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Hot technology ; PTC Creo ParametricSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — CNC Software MastercamSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base user interface and query software — Data entry softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Industrial control software — Machine control softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Inventory management software — Inventory tracking softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out” or fatiguing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Place materials into molds.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean production equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Smooth metal surfaces or edges.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Build production molds.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Signal others to coordinate work activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate heating or drying equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Remove workpieces from molds.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 100% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — 96% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 87% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Contaminants — 80% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 80% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 66% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 62% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 45% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 46% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — 38% responded “Very high responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 48% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 59% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 40% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Physical Proximity — 35% responded “Very close (near touching).”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 35% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 36% responded “Moderate results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — 35% responded “Important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 76% responded “40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 46% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 51% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Walking and Running — 38% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 52% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 55% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 37% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 33% responded “Moderate responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Consequence of Error — 38% responded “Serious.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 34% responded “Important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — 35% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
SVP Range (4.0 to < 6.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
54   High school diploma or equivalent

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27   Less than high school diploma
13   Post-secondary certificate

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Interests

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  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.

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Related Occupations

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51-2041.00 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
51-4031.00 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
51-4122.00 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-4193.00 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-7041.00 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
51-9031.00 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
51-9123.00 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
51-9195.00 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook
53-7063.00 Machine Feeders and Offbearers

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020) $17.86 hourly, $37,140 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 15,800 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Decline (-1% or lower) Decline (-1% or lower)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 1,500
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Manufacturing

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • American Foundry Society external site
  • Association for Manufacturing Technology external site
  • Ductile Iron Society external site
  • Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International external site
  • Foundry Educational Foundation external site
  • International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America external site
  • Investment Casting Institute external site
  • National Institute for Metalworking Skills external site
  • National Tooling and Machining Association external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Metal and plastic machine workers external site
  • Precision Machined Products Association external site
  • Precision Metalforming Association external site
  • United Steelworkers external site

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