Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.
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Salary Information
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic: $45,690 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Trim excess material from workpieces. | General |
| Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds. | General |
| Clean workpieces or finished products. | General |
| Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces. | General |
| Remove workpieces from molds. | General |
| Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | General |
| Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. | General |
| Load items into ovens or furnaces. | General |
| Assemble metal or plastic parts or products. | General |
| Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. | General |
| Operate heating or drying equipment. | General |
| Select production equipment according to product specifications. | General |
| Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces. | General |
| Repair templates, patterns, or molds. | General |
| Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | General |
| Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | General |
| Smooth metal surfaces or edges. | General |
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | General |
| Adjust position of molds during processing. | General |
| Place materials into molds. | General |
| Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products. | Development |
| Build production molds. | Development |
| Mix substances to create chemical solutions. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Inventory control software | Inventory management software |
| Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Timekeeping software | Time accounting software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |