Foundry Mold and Coremakers
What is a Foundry Mold and Coremakers?
Foundry Mold and Coremakers are skilled tradespeople who specialize in creating molds and cores used in metal casting processes. They work primarily in foundries, where they build the shapes that molten metal will be poured into to create various metal parts and products. The role involves designing, constructing, and assembling molds made from materials such as sand, metal, or other composites. They use a variety of tools and techniques to ensure precision and accuracy in the mold-making process. These professionals may also be responsible for inspecting and repairing molds, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that safety standards are followed. The work requires a keen understanding of metallurgy, the casting process, and the properties of different materials to produce high-quality finished products. Foundry Mold and Coremakers play a vital role in manufacturing industries, contributing to sectors like automotive, aerospace, and construction.
Tasks
- Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
- Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
- Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.
- Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
- Sprinkle or spray parting agents onto patterns and mold sections to facilitate removal of patterns from molds.
Technology Skills
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Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- PTC Creo Parametric
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Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- CNC Software Mastercam
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Inventory management software
- Inventory tracking software
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Industrial control software
- Machine control software
Tools Used
- Casting machines
- Furnaces
- Metal shearing machine
- Foundry testing apparatus
- Dial indicator or dial gauge
Knowledge
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Skills
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Abilities
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Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Less than high school diploma
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 materials.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
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.
Detailed Work Activities
- Clean production equipment.
- Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
- Build production molds.
- Place materials into molds.
- Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$33070.0 - $61300.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.