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Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Also called: Core Machine Operator, Core Maker, Coremaker, Molder

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:
  • Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical
  • design

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Physical Strength

  • use your lower back and stomach
  • lift, push, pull, or carry

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Initiative
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Concern for Others

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

  • CNC Software Mastercam

Inventory management software

  • Inventory tracking software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $40,120

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.

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