How do they match: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

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

  • Nonferrous Metal Precision Pattern and Die Caster
  • Turning and Beading Machine Operator

  • Repair or replace damaged molds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes.
  • Install dies onto machines or presses and coat dies with parting agents, according to work order specifications.
  • Adjust equipment and workpiece holding fixtures, such as mold frames, tubs, and cutting tables, to ensure proper functioning.
  • Preheat tools, dies, plastic materials, or patterns, using blowtorches or other equipment.
  • Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.
  • Select and install blades, tools, or other attachments for each operation.

  • Repair templates, patterns, or molds.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Replace worn equipment components.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
  • Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.