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MOLDERS, SHAPERS, AND CASTERS, EXCEPT METAL AND PLASTIC

An Occupation in

Occupation Description:

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.

Specialized Occupations:

Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing (ONET code: 51-9195.03)

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers (ONET code: 51-9195.04)


	Occupation Description:

	Shape molten glass according to patterns.


	Typical Tasks:

	Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly. Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers. Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced. Place glass into dies or molds of presses and control presses to form products, such as glassware components or optical blanks. Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass. Blow tubing into specified shapes to prevent glass from collapsing, using compressed air or own breath, or blow and rotate gathers in molds or on boards to obtain final shapes. Operate electric kilns that heat and mold glass sheets to the shape and curve of metal jigs.


	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.. Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.. Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.. 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.. 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.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..

Potters, Manufacturing (ONET code: 51-9195.05)

Typical Tasks:

Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.
Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.
Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.

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Education & Training:

Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)

Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (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

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Occupation Outlook:

Region	Employment		Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
Region	2020	2030	Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
State of Connecticut	230	300	0.2%	33

Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings

Employment in this occupation is expected to grow much faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

Key:

N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821

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