Occupation information for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: More than 1 year on-the-job training

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• Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
• Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
• Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
• Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.
• Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
• Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.
• Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.
• Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.
• Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.
• Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.

Tools:

• Adjustable wrenches
• Blow molding machines
• Calipers
• Casting machines
• Utility knives

Technology:

• Computer aided design CAD software
• Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
• Electronic mail software
• Inventory management software
• Office suite software

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