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Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Production (51-4071)

Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

At a Glance

Foundry Mold and Coremakers earns a median of $45,700/yr with -25.9% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Autodesk AutoCAD, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Handling and Moving Objects.

Median Annual Wage

$45,700/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-25.9%

Annual Openings

1

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Knowledge (4)

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

3.4
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

3.4
Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

3.3
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.

3.3

Abilities (7)

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.

3.8
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.

3.6
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.

3.5
Static Strength

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

3.5
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.

3.4
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.3
Multilimb Coordination

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

3.3

Technology (2)

Autodesk AutoCAD

Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology

4.5
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks

Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Activities (10)

Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

4.4
Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing 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.

4.3
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.8
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.8
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.7
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

3.6
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.6
Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

3.5
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.

3.3

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