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Summary Description


	Perform a variety of duties such as mixing materials, assembling mold parts, filling molds, and stacking molds to mold and cast a wide range of products.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adobe Block Maker

2.	Adobe Maker

3.	Almond Paste Molder

4.	Artificial Candy Maker

5.	Bed Laborer

6.	Block Maker

7.	Broom Maker

8.	Burial Vault Maker

9.	Burial Vault Setter

10.	Candy Roller

11.	Caster

12.	Catheter Builder

13.	Cell Builder

14.	Cell Maker

15.	Cement Fittings Maker

16.	Cigar Roller

17.	Clay Modeler

18.	Clay Molder

19.	Clay Thrower

20.	Compo Caster

21.	Composite Technician

22.	Composition Molder

23.	Concrete Float Maker

24.	Concrete Pipe Maker

25.	Concrete Stone Fabricator

26.	Concrete Vault Maker

27.	Cultured Marble Products Maker

28.	Denture Model Maker

29.	Denture Packer

30.	Ear Mold Laboratory Technician

31.	Encapsulator

32.	Fabricator

33.	Filling Operator

34.	Hand Candle Molder

35.	Hand Cigar Maker

36.	Hand Mold Maker

37.	Hand Molder

38.	Hand Molder and Caster

39.	Hand Tile Maker

40.	Hand Wrapper Operator

41.	Handle Maker

42.	Handmade Tile Artist

43.	Injection Molding Machine Operator

44.	Kiln Furniture Caster

45.	Laundry Tub Maker

46.	Lead Caster

47.	Loader-Demolder

48.	Machine Castings Plasterer

49.	Machine Operator

50.	Machine-Made Shoe Unit Worker

51.	Mannequin Mold Maker

52.	Mannequin Molder

53.	Mascara Molder

54.	Mill Helper

55.	Modeler

56.	Mold Blower

57.	Mold Builder

58.	Mold Dresser

59.	Mold Filler

60.	Mold Filler and Drainer

61.	Mold Filling Operator

62.	Mold Mechanic

63.	Mold Operator

64.	Mold Presser

65.	Mold Stamper

66.	Mold Technician

67.	Molder

68.	Molding Line Assistant

69.	Molding Line Operator

70.	Mosaic Tile Maker

71.	Musical Instrument Maker

72.	Needle Leader

73.	Novelty Candy Maker

74.	Pipe Coremaker

75.	Plaster Caster

76.	Plaster Die Maker

77.	Plaster Maker

78.	Plaster Mold Maker

79.	Plaster Molder

80.	Plaster Pattern Caster

81.	Plastic Dolls Mold Filler

82.	Plastic Duplicator

83.	Plastic Injection Mold Maker

84.	Plastic Joint Maker

85.	Plastic Molder

86.	Pourer

87.	Precast Molder

88.	Precision Mold and Pattern Caster, Except Nonferrous Metal

89.	Press Operator

90.	Production Worker

91.	Rubber Stamp Maker

92.	Scagliola Mechanic

93.	Smoother

94.	Stogy Maker

95.	Stogy Roller

96.	Sweep Molder

97.	Terra Cotta Mold Maker

98.	Terrazzo Tile Maker

99.	Tile Molder

100.	Tobacco Wetter

101.	Toby Maker

102.	Toilet Products Molder

103.	Watch Crystal Molder

Job Tasks

	Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around models or molds. Place materials into molds.

	Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

	Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products. Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

	Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage. Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.

	Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges. Build production molds.

	Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts. Clean workpieces or finished products. Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.

	Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy. Remove workpieces from molds.

	Set the proper operating temperature for each casting. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

	Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts. Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. Load items into ovens or furnaces.

	Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools. Assemble metal or plastic parts or products. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. Operate heating or drying equipment.

	Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions. Select production equipment according to product specifications.

	Withdraw cores or other loose mold members after castings solidify. Remove workpieces from molds.

	Patch broken edges or fractures, using clay or plaster. Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.

	Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws. Trim excess material from workpieces.

	Repair mold defects, such as cracks or broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools. Repair templates, patterns, or molds.

	Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments. Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

	Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools or sandpaper. Smooth metal surfaces or edges.

	Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. Mix substances to create chemical solutions.

	Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures. Trim excess material from workpieces.

	Operate molding machines that compact sand in flasks to form molds. Build production molds.

	Place forms around models and separately immerse each half portion of a model in plaster, wax, or other mold-making materials. Place materials into molds. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.

	Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauges, or protractors. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Construct or form molds for use in casting metal, clay, or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machines, patterns, or flasks. Build production molds.

	Bore holes or cut grates, risers, or pouring spouts in molds, using power tools. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

	Locate and scribe parting lines on patterns, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, squares, or depth gauges. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

	Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials. Adjust position of molds during processing.

	Melt metal pieces, using torches, and cast products, such as inlays and crowns, using centrifugal casting machines. Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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 of materials.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

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.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

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.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

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