Molding / Casting Worker
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.
At a Glance
Molding / Casting Worker earns an average of $30,315/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3.4–3.9 years. Top skills: Lifting Ability, Grinding, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving).
$30,315/yr
High school or GED
3.4–3.9 years
20
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Median Wage
$45,690/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+6.2%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
Lifting Ability
Grinding
Calipers
Molding (Manufacturing Process)
Mechanical Aptitude
General Mathematics
Sawing
Injection Molding Machines
Polishing
Injection Molding
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement Process
Micrometer
Loading And Unloading
Intravenous Therapy
Grinding Machine
Blueprinting
Safety Culture
Automation
Mold Design
Safety Training
Computer-Aided Design
Common Skills (8)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Communication
Problem Solving
Quality Control
Operations
Mental Concentration
Verbal Communication Skills
Detail Oriented
Related Specializations
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