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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Aluminum Molder

2.	Aluminum Molding Machine Operator

3.	Automatic Casting Machine Operator

4.	Babbitt Spinner

5.	Babbitter

6.	Bench Molder

7.	Bender Machine Operator

8.	Bit Bender

9.	Blow Mold Operator

10.	Blow Molding Machine Tender

11.	Bonding Machine Operator

12.	Brake Drum Molder

13.	Brass Molder

14.	Bullet Casting Operator

15.	Bullet-Slug Casting Machine Operator

16.	Cake-Press Operator

17.	Cast Associate

18.	Caster

19.	Caster Operator

20.	Casting Machine Operator

21.	Casting Machine Set-Up Operator

22.	Casting Molder

23.	Casting Operator

24.	Casting Room Operator

25.	Casting Wheel Operator

26.	Centrifugal Casting Machine Operator

27.	Centrifugal Casting Machine Tender

28.	Composite Technician

29.	Compression Molding Machine Operator

30.	Compression Molding Machine Setter

31.	Compression Molding Machine Tender

32.	Contact Lens Molder

33.	Core Blower

34.	Core Carrier

35.	Core Filer

36.	Core Fitter

37.	Core Machine Operator

38.	Core Mounter

39.	Core Placer

40.	Coremaking Machine Setter

41.	Corrugator

42.	Corrugator Operator

43.	Cup Fabricating Machine Operator

44.	Cup Operator

45.	Diamond Blender

46.	Die Cast Technician

47.	Die Caster

48.	Die Casting Machine Operator

49.	Die Casting Machine Setter

50.	Die Setter

51.	Diecast Machine Operator

52.	Direct Chill Casting Operator (DC Casting Operator)

53.	Eight Arm Operator

54.	Flask Fitter

55.	Flask Maker

56.	Grey Iron Molder

57.	Hand Bender

58.	Hopper Operator

59.	Hot Molder

60.	Injection Molding Machine Operator

61.	Injection Molding Machine Setter

62.	Injection Molding Machine Tender

63.	Injection Molding Process Technician

64.	Injection Press Operator

65.	Ironmolder

66.	Lead Die Molder

67.	Lead Ingot Molder

68.	Machine Coremaker

69.	Machine Molder

70.	Machine Operator

71.	Manufacturing Assistant

72.	Manufacturing Associate

73.	Manufacturing Operator

74.	Mat Maker

75.	Mat Roller

76.	Metal Base Blocker

77.	Metal Caster

78.	Metal Molder

79.	Mogul Operator

80.	Mold Machine Operator

81.	Mold Maker

82.	Mold Operator

83.	Mold Setter

84.	Molder

85.	Molding Machine Operator

86.	Molding Machine Setter

87.	Molding Process Technician

88.	Molding Technician

89.	Musical Instrument Maker

90.	Nonferrous Metal Precision Pattern and Die Caster

91.	Operator

92.	Pattern Molder

93.	Pig Machine Operator

94.	Pilling Machine Operator

95.	Pipe Coremaker

96.	Pipe Covering Molder

97.	Plastic Cup Fabricating Machine Operator

98.	Plastic Duplicator

99.	Plastic Joint Maker

100.	Plastic Molder

101.	Plastic Process Technician

102.	Plate Corrector

103.	Plate Molder

104.	Polymerization Oven Operator

105.	Polymerization Oven Tender

106.	Preform Machine Operator

107.	Press Operator

108.	Presser

109.	Process Engineer

110.	Process Technician

111.	Production Technician

112.	Punch Molder

113.	Reclamation Kettle Tender

114.	Remelter

115.	Rotor Casting Machine Operator

116.	Rotor Casting Machine Setup Operator

117.	Sand Slinger

118.	Sand Slinger Operator

119.	Set-Up Person

120.	Shell Mold Bonding Machine Operator

121.	Shell Molder

122.	Shell Molding Roller Blast Operator

123.	Shot Dropper

124.	Spout Worker

125.	Steel Molder

126.	Thermoplastic Technician

127.	Turning and Beading Machine Operator

128.	Typecasting Machine Operator

129.	Vacuum Caster

130.	Vacuum Plastic Forming Machine Operator

131.	Vanstone Machine Operator

132.	Wet End Operator

133.	Wheel Molder

Job Tasks

	Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary. Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.

	Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

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

	Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. Remove workpieces from molds.

	Skim or pour dross, slag, or impurities from molten metal, using ladles, rakes, hoes, spatulas, or spoons. Skim impurities from molten metal.

	Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

	Trim excess material from parts, using knives, and grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse. Trim excess material from workpieces. Operate grinding equipment.

	Cool products after processing to prevent distortion.

	Install dies onto machines or presses and coat dies with parting agents, according to work order specifications. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

	Mix and measure compounds, or weigh premixed compounds, and dump them into machine tubs, cavities, or molds. Mix substances to create chemical solutions. Load materials into production equipment.

	Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

	Observe meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times. Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.

	Spray, smoke, or coat molds with compounds to lubricate or insulate molds, using acetylene torches or sprayers. Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.

	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. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Adjust equipment and workpiece holding fixtures, such as mold frames, tubs, and cutting tables, to ensure proper functioning. Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

	Inventory and record quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies as necessary. Record operational or production data. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Remove parts such as dies from machines after production runs are finished. Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.

	Pour or load metal or sand into melting pots, furnaces, molds, or hoppers, using shovels, ladles, or machines. Place materials into molds. Load materials into production equipment. Load items into ovens or furnaces.

	Unload finished products from conveyor belts, pack them in containers, and place containers in warehouses. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. Package products for storage or shipment.

	Connect water hoses to cooling systems of dies, using hand tools. Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.

	Preheat tools, dies, plastic materials, or patterns, using blowtorches or other equipment. Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

	Operate hoists to position dies or patterns on foundry floors. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Smooth and clean inner surfaces of molds, using brushes, scrapers, air hoses, or grinding wheels, and fill imperfections with refractory material. Clean production equipment. Smooth metal surfaces or edges. Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.

	Obtain and move specified patterns to work stations, manually or using hoists, and secure patterns to machines, using wrenches. Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines. Clean production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment. Lubricate production equipment.

	Repair or replace damaged molds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes. Repair templates, patterns, or molds. Replace worn equipment components.

	Maintain inventories of materials. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Select coolants and lubricants, and start their flow. Select production input materials. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Assemble shell halves, patterns, and foundry flasks, and reinforce core boxes, using glue, clamps, wire, bolts, rams, or machines. Build production molds.

	Pull level and toggle latches to fill molds, to regulate tension on sheeting, and to release mold covers. Place materials into molds.

	Select and install blades, tools, or other attachments for each operation. Select production equipment according to product specifications. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Shape molds to specified contours, using sand, and trowels and related tools. Build production molds.

	Clamp metal and plywood strips around dies or patterns to form molds. Build production molds.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
	Metal and plastic machine workers are employed mainly in factories. Workers must adhere to safety standards to protect themselves from workplace hazards. Most work full time, and some work evenings and weekends.

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