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Careers / Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
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Summary Description |
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Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Aluminum Molder |
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Aluminum Molding Machine Operator |
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Automatic Casting Machine Operator |
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Babbitt Spinner |
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Babbitter |
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Bench Molder |
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Bender Machine Operator |
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Bit Bender |
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Blow Mold Operator |
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Blow Molding Machine Tender |
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Bonding Machine Operator |
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Brake Drum Molder |
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Brass Molder |
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14. |
Bullet Casting Operator |
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Bullet-Slug Casting Machine Operator |
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Cake-Press Operator |
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Cast Associate |
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Caster |
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Caster Operator |
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Casting Machine Operator |
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Casting Machine Set-Up Operator |
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Casting Molder |
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Casting Operator |
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Casting Room Operator |
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Casting Wheel Operator |
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Centrifugal Casting Machine Operator |
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Centrifugal Casting Machine Tender |
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Composite Technician |
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29. |
Compression Molding Machine Operator |
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Compression Molding Machine Setter |
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Compression Molding Machine Tender |
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32. |
Contact Lens Molder |
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33. |
Core Blower |
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Core Carrier |
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Core Filer |
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Core Fitter |
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Core Machine Operator |
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38. |
Core Mounter |
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Core Placer |
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Coremaking Machine Setter |
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Corrugator |
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42. |
Corrugator Operator |
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43. |
Cup Fabricating Machine Operator |
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44. |
Cup Operator |
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Diamond Blender |
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46. |
Die Cast Technician |
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Die Caster |
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Die Casting Machine Operator |
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Die Casting Machine Setter |
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Die Setter |
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Diecast Machine Operator |
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Direct Chill Casting Operator (DC Casting Operator) |
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Eight Arm Operator |
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Flask Fitter |
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Flask Maker |
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Grey Iron Molder |
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Hand Bender |
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Hopper Operator |
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Hot Molder |
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Injection Molding Machine Operator |
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Injection Molding Machine Setter |
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Injection Molding Machine Tender |
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Injection Molding Process Technician |
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Injection Press Operator |
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Ironmolder |
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66. |
Lead Die Molder |
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Lead Ingot Molder |
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Machine Coremaker |
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Machine Molder |
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Machine Operator |
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Manufacturing Assistant |
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Manufacturing Associate |
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Manufacturing Operator |
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Mat Maker |
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Mat Roller |
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Metal Base Blocker |
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Metal Caster |
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Metal Molder |
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Mogul Operator |
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Mold Machine Operator |
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Mold Maker |
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Mold Operator |
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Mold Setter |
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Molder |
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Molding Machine Operator |
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Molding Machine Setter |
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Molding Process Technician |
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Molding Technician |
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Musical Instrument Maker |
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Nonferrous Metal Precision Pattern and Die Caster |
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Operator |
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92. |
Pattern Molder |
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Pig Machine Operator |
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Pilling Machine Operator |
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Pipe Coremaker |
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Pipe Covering Molder |
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Plastic Cup Fabricating Machine Operator |
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Plastic Duplicator |
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Plastic Joint Maker |
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Plastic Molder |
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Plastic Process Technician |
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Plate Corrector |
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Plate Molder |
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Polymerization Oven Operator |
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Polymerization Oven Tender |
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Preform Machine Operator |
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Press Operator |
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108. |
Presser |
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Process Engineer |
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Process Technician |
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Production Technician |
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Punch Molder |
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Reclamation Kettle Tender |
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Remelter |
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Rotor Casting Machine Operator |
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Rotor Casting Machine Setup Operator |
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Sand Slinger |
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118. |
Sand Slinger Operator |
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Set-Up Person |
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120. |
Shell Mold Bonding Machine Operator |
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Shell Molder |
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Shell Molding Roller Blast Operator |
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Shot Dropper |
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Spout Worker |
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Steel Molder |
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Thermoplastic Technician |
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Turning and Beading Machine Operator |
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Typecasting Machine Operator |
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Vacuum Caster |
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Vacuum Plastic Forming Machine Operator |
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Vanstone Machine Operator |
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132. |
Wet End Operator |
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133. |
Wheel Molder |
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Job Tasks |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Skim or pour dross, slag, or impurities from molten metal, using ladles, rakes, hoes, spatulas, or spoons.
- Skim impurities from molten metal.
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Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms.
- Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
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Trim excess material from parts, using knives, and grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse.
- Trim excess material from workpieces.
- Operate grinding equipment.
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Cool products after processing to prevent distortion.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Observe meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times.
- Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Remove parts such as dies from machines after production runs are finished.
- Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
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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.
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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.
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Connect water hoses to cooling systems of dies, using hand tools.
- Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
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Preheat tools, dies, plastic materials, or patterns, using blowtorches or other equipment.
- Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
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Operate hoists to position dies or patterns on foundry floors.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
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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.
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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.
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Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.
- Clean production equipment.
- Maintain production or processing equipment.
- Lubricate production equipment.
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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.
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Maintain inventories of materials.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Select coolants and lubricants, and start their flow.
- Select production input materials.
- Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
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Assemble shell halves, patterns, and foundry flasks, and reinforce core boxes, using glue, clamps, wire, bolts, rams, or machines.
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Pull level and toggle latches to fill molds, to regulate tension on sheeting, and to release mold covers.
- Place materials into molds.
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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.
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Shape molds to specified contours, using sand, and trowels and related tools.
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Clamp metal and plywood strips around dies or patterns to form molds.
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Work Activities |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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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. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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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. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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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. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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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. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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The word "salary" comes from salarium, or "salt money" and was used in ancient Rome to describe the wages paid to Roman legionnaires who were compensated in salt. |
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