Construct or form molds from existing forms for use in casting objects.

Allows mold to harden or dry in oven and repeats process until mold is complete. Repairs cracks and broken edges of mold, using hand tools. Mixes modeling material, such as plaster powder and water, or mud, sand, and loam, to specified formula. Melts metal pieces using torch and casts products, such as inlays and crowns, using centrifugal casting machine. Constructs molds used for casting metal, clay or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machine, patterns and flasks. Assembles hardened molds and seals joints. Places form around model and separately immerses each half portion of model in plaster, wax, or other mold-making material. Covers portions of model with layers of modeling or casting material treated to harden when allowed to set or dry. Removes excess modeling or mold material, such as plaster, wax, or rubber, using straightedge. Smoothes surfaces of mold, using scraping tool and sandpaper. Covers model or pattern of object from which mold is to be made with lubricant or parting agent to prevent mold from sticking to model. Bores holes or cuts grates and risers in mold, using power tools. Separates model or pattern from mold. Examines mold for accuracy.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job .

Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Information Ordering -- 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). Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.