AI Assistant for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

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.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.(Core task)
  • 2Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.(Core task)
  • 3Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
  • 4Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
  • 5Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.
  • 6Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
  • 7Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.
  • 8Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.
  • 9Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.
  • 10Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.

Top Skills Required

Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Operations Monitoring
Speaking
Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Writing
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge Areas

Production and ProcessingMechanicalAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageMathematicsEngineering and Technology

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Dassault Systemes SolidWorksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

Computer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareInventory control softwareMastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing softwareTimekeeping software

Daily Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Controlling Machines and Processes
Getting Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

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