Molding and Casting Workers

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Molding and Casting Workers

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Job 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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	25,200
Employment Services	2,610
Building Finishing Contractors	2,260
Rubber Product Manufacturing	1,720
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	1,600
Plastics Product Manufacturing	1,350
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)	910
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	630
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers	580
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing	510

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Average Annual Salary	$35,190
Average Hourly Wage	$16.92
Total Employment	42,500