Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Tasks Include:

• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
• Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms.
• Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.