• Molders, Shapers, and Casters
  • Manufacturing
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 39,540
    $28,530 range bar $58,510
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Molders, Shapers, and Casters 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.

What do they typically do

  • Use hands to operate machinery and to shape items
  • Inspect, weigh, and measure products to make sure they conform to specifications
  • Design forms, molds, and decorations for forms
  • Mix and apply materials needed to make products
  • Prepare work for sale or exhibition, and maintain relationships with networks that can sell or exhibit work
  • Record information such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced
  • Clean work areas and tools
  • Adjust machinery to ensure quality products

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.5%
Job Openings 255

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Education & Training

  • Education

    These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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