Foundry Mold & Coremakers

Also called: Core Machine Operator, Core Maker, Coremaker

Career Cluster: Manufacturing
What they do:
Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.
On the job, you would:
  • Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
  • Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
  • Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.
KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology
  • mechanical
  • design
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
  • manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
  • English language
Education and Training
  • teaching and course design
SKILLS

Basic Skills
  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES

Physical Strength
  • use your lower back and stomach
  • lift, push, pull, or carry
Hand and Finger Use
  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady
PERSONALITY

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Initiative
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Concern for Others
TECHNOLOGY

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • CNC Software Mastercam
Computer aided design CAD software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Inventory management software
  • Inventory tracking software
EDUCATION


high school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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JOB OUTLOOK

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Salary:
High: $61,300.00
Median: $44,300.00
Low: $33,070.00
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