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- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.
Foundry Mold and Coremakers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Manual Dexterity, Static Strength, Multilimb Coordination, and Reaction Time. Foundry Mold and Coremakers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Production and Processing, Engineering and Technology, and Mechanical and are skilled at Monitoring and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Documenting/Recording Information
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Training and Teaching Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Manual Dexterity
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Reaction Time
Finger Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Extent Flexibility
Depth Perception
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Oral Comprehension
Control Precision
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Near Vision
Selective Attention
Gross Body Coordination
Visualization
Category Flexibility
Speech Recognition
Information Ordering
Far Vision
Dynamic Strength
Problem Sensitivity
Time Sharing
Stamina
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Oral Expression
Speech Clarity
Flexibility of Closure
Hearing Sensitivity
Written Expression
Glare Sensitivity
Speed of Limb Movement
Number Facility
Speed of Closure
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Gross Body Equilibrium
Response Orientation
Fluency of Ideas
Wrist-Finger Speed
Spatial Orientation
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Design
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Personnel and Human Resources
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Psychology
Computers and Electronics
Law and Government
Clerical
Sales and Marketing
Communications and Media
Wages
Massachusetts
$49,460
Connecticut
$41,530
Utah
$38,720
New Jersey
$36,780
Michigan
$35,900
Oregon
$34,920
New Mexico
$34,550
Minnesota
$34,510
Tennessee
$34,060
Iowa
$33,320
Wisconsin
$32,840
Pennsylvania
$32,500
Indiana
$31,850
Georgia
$31,730
Washington
$31,430
Arizona
$30,400
Ohio
$30,250
Illinois
$29,200
New York
$29,160
Florida
$29,110
Alabama
$29,010
Nebraska
$28,500
California
$28,450
New Hampshire
$27,390
Missouri
$26,040
Kansas
$25,380
Oklahoma
$25,300
Virginia
$25,020
Maryland
$24,900
Colorado
$24,580
Texas
$24,440
Louisiana
$24,290
Arkansas
$24,230
West Virginia
$22,940
Skills
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Active Listening
Operation Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Reading Comprehension
Quality Control Analysis
Troubleshooting
Mathematics
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources
Writing
Active Learning
Persuasion
Instructing
Negotiation
Service Orientation
Operation and Control
Equipment Selection
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Persistence
Innovation
Integrity
Leadership
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Work With Work Group or Team
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Freedom to Make Decisions
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Coordinate or Lead Others
Contact With Others
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Consequence of Error
Level of Competition
Duration of Typical Work Week
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
- Importance Supplemental-
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
Pour molten metal into molds, manually or using crane ladles.
Rotate sweep boards around spindles in order to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
Pour molten metal into molds, manually or using crane ladles.
Rotate sweep boards around spindles in order to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
Pour molten metal into molds, manually or using crane ladles.
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Rotate sweep boards around spindles in order to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
Pour molten metal into molds, manually or using crane ladles.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
Rotate sweep boards around spindles in order to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
Rotate sweep boards around spindles in order to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
Pour molten metal into molds, manually or using crane ladles.
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
Pour molten metal into molds, manually or using crane ladles.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
Rotate sweep boards around spindles in order to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
Pour molten metal into molds, manually or using crane ladles.
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
Rotate sweep boards around spindles in order to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
Move and position workpieces such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate ovens or furnaces to bake cores or to melt, skim, and flux metal.
Rotate sweep boards around spindles in order to make symmetrical molds for convex impressions.
Pour molten metal into molds, manually or using crane ladles.
Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into molds.
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
Lift upper mold sections from lower sections and remove molded patterns.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Position patterns inside mold sections and clamp sections together.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)