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.
Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.
Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas.
Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.
Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, or other materials into or around models or molds.
Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.
Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.
Remove workpieces from molds.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
Place materials into molds.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.