Molding and Casting Workers
Perform a variety of duties such as mixing materials, assembling mold parts, filling molds, and stacking molds to mold and cast a wide range of products.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
28 tasks analyzed
Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around models or molds.
Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around models or molds. | - | - | - |
| Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced. | - | - | - |
| Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products. | - | - | - |
| Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage. | - | - | - |
| Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$45,690
per year
Mean Wage
$46,730
per year
Employment
35K
workers
Wage Range
$34,950 - $61,050
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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