Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.77
Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.76
Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.76
Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.75
Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.75
Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.74
Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.73
Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.73
Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.73
Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.72
Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions.72
Patch broken edges or fractures, using clay or plaster.72

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Withdraw cores or other loose mold members after castings solidify.72
Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.71
Repair mold defects, such as cracks or broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools.69
Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments.69
Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools or sandpaper.68
Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas.68
Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.67
Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauges, or protractors.65
Bore holes or cut grates, risers, or pouring spouts in molds, using power tools.61
Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.58
Construct or form molds for use in casting clay or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machines, patterns, or flasks.—
Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, or other materials into or around models or molds.—

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Operation and Control50
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Active Listening47
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Operations Monitoring47
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Reading Comprehension47
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Monitoring44
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Quality Control Analysis44
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Speaking44
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Coordination41
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking41
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness41
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Time Management41
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Writing41
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Complex Problem Solving38
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Management of Personnel Resources38
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Judgment and Decision Making35
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning31
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Equipment Selection31
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Instructing31
Teaching others how to do something.
Service Orientation31
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Troubleshooting31
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment Maintenance28
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Learning Strategies28
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Negotiation28
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Repairing28
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Persuasion25
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Management of Material Resources22
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Systems Analysis22
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation22
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Financial Resources16
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Technology Design16
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Operations Analysis10
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Installation3
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Programming0
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Science0
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Production and Processing57
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical51
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Administration and Management47
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language41
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Mathematics41
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Engineering and Technology39
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Education and Training36
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service34
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security34
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Transportation31
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Administrative30
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Design29
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Physics29
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Chemistry26
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Personnel and Human Resources26
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Computers and Electronics25
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Economics and Accounting24
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing24
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Building and Construction20
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Sociology and Anthropology16
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Communications and Media15
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Psychology12
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Law and Government10
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Telecommunications10
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Philosophy and Theology9
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Medicine and Dentistry8
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Geography6
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Fine Arts5
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Food Production5
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Foreign Language4
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Therapy and Counseling4
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
History and Archeology1
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Biology0
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Arm-Hand Steadiness63
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Finger Dexterity60
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity60
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Control Precision56
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Near Vision56
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Multilimb Coordination53
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Oral Comprehension53
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Selective Attention53
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Deductive Reasoning50
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Extent Flexibility50
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Inductive Reasoning50
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Information Ordering50
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

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Category Flexibility47
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
Oral Expression47
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity47
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Rate Control47
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time47
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Speech Clarity47
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition47
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Trunk Strength47
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Visualization47
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Written Comprehension47
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Perceptual Speed44
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Static Strength44
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Visual Color Discrimination44
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Flexibility of Closure41
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Stamina41
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Time Sharing41
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Written Expression41
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Auditory Attention38
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Fluency of Ideas38
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Response Orientation38
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Dynamic Strength35
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength35
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Originality35
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Wrist-Finger Speed35
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Depth Perception31
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Gross Body Equilibrium31
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity31
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Gross Body Coordination28
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Number Facility28
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Spatial Orientation28
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Speed of Closure28
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Glare Sensitivity25
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Memorization25
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Mathematical Reasoning22
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Night Vision22
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision22
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization19
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Speed of Limb Movement16
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Dynamic Flexibility6
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Handling and Moving Objects78
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities77
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates70
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Controlling Machines and Processes67
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials67
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information66
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards60
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings60
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events59
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work59
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Documenting/Recording Information55
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems55
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge55
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Processing Information54
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People53
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships52
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others49
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information47
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment47
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Training and Teaching Others46
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment45
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Analyzing Data or Information43
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Thinking Creatively41
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment40
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Assisting and Caring for Others39
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Scheduling Work and Activities39
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others37
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Coaching and Developing Others36
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others36
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing and Building Teams36
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment35
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Working with Computers35
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Developing Objectives and Strategies34
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates32
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Performing Administrative Activities32
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others30
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Selling or Influencing Others26
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources25
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public22
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization21
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Staffing Organizational Units13
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail64
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability61
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cautiousness40
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Perseverance24
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Integrity23
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Achievement Orientation22
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Stress Tolerance13
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Self-Confidence11
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Self-Control11
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Adaptability5
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Initiative4
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Cooperation2
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

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Sincerity1
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic94
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional55
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative21
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Artistic19
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Enterprising0
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Social0
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Duration of Typical Work Week
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Contact With Others
Spend Time Walking or Running

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Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Health and Safety of Other Workers
Physical Proximity
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
Consequence of Error
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Freedom to Make Decisions
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Level of Competition
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
Conflict Situations
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
Written Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Telephone Conversations
Work Schedules
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
E-Mail
Spend Time Sitting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

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Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Computer aided design CAD software
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Time accounting software
Timekeeping software
Inventory management software
Inventory control software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

American Mold Builders Association

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.
Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
Build production molds.
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.
Clean workpieces or finished products.
Remove workpieces from molds.
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
Load items into ovens or furnaces.
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.

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Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
Operate heating or drying equipment.
Select production equipment according to product specifications.
Trim excess material from workpieces.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
Repair templates, patterns, or molds.
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Adjust position of molds during processing.
Place materials into molds.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Cell Maker
Plaster Pattern Caster
Rubber-Stamp Maker

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