Molding and Casting Workers Go Back to List Perform a variety of duties such as mixing materials, assembling mold parts, filling molds, and stacking molds to mold and cast a wide range of products.

Tasks
	Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
	Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
	Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.
	Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around models or molds.
	Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.
	Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
	Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.
	Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.
	Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments.
	Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.

Skills
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	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.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $45,874.00 $22.05  $17.65  $18.97 - $24.69  Bridgeport/Stamford $47,406.00 $22.79  $17.97  $19.66 - $25.15  Hartford $46,052.00 $22.15  $18.35  $19.14 - $24.69  New Haven $46,291.00 $22.26  $16.92  $18.52 - $25.04

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   33   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow much faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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