Career Details :: Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals
Description
Cast molds and patterns from a variety of materials except nonferrous metals, according to blueprints and specifications.
Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
Tasks
- Mixes ingredients according to standard formula.
- Verifies dimensions, using measuring instruments such as calipers, vernier gauge, and protractor.
- Applies lubricant or parting agent to mold or pattern.
- Patches broken edges and fractures, using clay or plaster and molders hand tools.
- Positions and secures reinforcing structure or materials, flask, mold, model, or pattern.
- Combines or melts ingredients to attain specified viscosity and shape.
- Removes casting from mold after specified time, using tools and equipment such as hand tools, power tools, and crane.
- Applies reinforcing strips and additional layers of materials to form pattern of model.
- Reviews specifications, blueprint, or sketch to plan and lay out work.
- Pours, packs, spreads, or presses plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around model or mold.
- Locates and scribes parting line on patterns, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, square, and depth gauge.
- Constructs or assembles wooden mold, using clamps and bolts, hand tools, and power tools.
- Trims or removes excess material, using scraper, knife, or band saw.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Evaluating Information Against Standards
- Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Indoors
- Consequence of Error
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Standing
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
Related Majors
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