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

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

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 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.
  • Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
  • Observe meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times.
  • Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold, form, or cast plastic materials, as well as to plan production sequences.
  • Remove parts, such as dies, from machines after production runs are finished.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

 

Projections Quick View:


Virginia: -16.1%

National: -15.0%

 

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Mid Range ($28,000 - $35,999)


Median Earnings:

 

National

$31,480.00

State

$38,210.00

Regional


 

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