About This Career Path
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.
Manufacturing
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.
Manufacturing Industry
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Average
$40,280
ANNUAL
$19.37
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,660
ANNUAL
$14.26
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,880
ANNUAL
$18.69
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,810
ANNUAL
$23.46
HOURLY
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
1,270
Projected job openings through 2030
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
01
Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
02
Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
03
Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
04
Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.
05
Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
06
Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.
07
Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.
08
Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.
09
Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.
10
Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Static Strength
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