Metal and Plastic Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to make metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
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- Metal and Plastic Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, and, stamp identifying information on products when necessary
- Watch ongoing operation of machines to ensure products meet specifications and to detect malfunctions, making adjustments as needed
- Cool products after processing to prevent distortion
- Turn valves and dials of machines to set cycle times and to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates
- Trim excess material from parts using knives, and grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse
- Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms
- Skim or pour dross, slag, or impurities from molten metal, using ladles, rakes, hoes, spatulas, or spoons
- Use precision measuring instruments to measure and visually inspect products for defects, making sure they conform to specifications
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Openings 1,064
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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