Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
13 tasks analyzed
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring.
Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds.
Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools. | - | - | - |
| Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections. | - | - | - |
| Position cores into lower sections of molds, and reassemble molds for pouring. | - | - | - |
| Tend machines that bond cope and drag together to form completed shell molds. | - | - | - |
| Form and assemble slab cores around patterns and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$45,700
per year
Mean Wage
$46,910
per year
Employment
13K
workers
Wage Range
$36,220 - $61,390
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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