Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals Job Description & Jobs
Job Title: Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals
RIASEC Career Code: R-C-E SOC: 51-9195.01
Job Description for:"Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals"
Cast molds and patterns from a variety of materials except nonferrous metals, according to blueprints and specifications.
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Job Tasks for:
"Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals"
Pours, packs, spreads, or presses plaster, concrete, liquid plastic, or other materials into or around model or mold.
Applies reinforcing strips and additional layers of materials to form pattern of model.
Reviews specifications, blueprint, or sketch, to plan and lay out work.
Applies lubricant or parting agent to mold or pattern.
Constructs or assembles wooden mold, using clamps and bolts, hand tools, and power tools.
Locates and scribes parting line on patterns, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, square, and depth gauge.
Positions and secures reinforcing structure or materials, flask, mold, model, or pattern.
Combines or melts ingredients to attain specified viscosity and shape.
Removes casting from mold after specified time, using tools and equipment such as hand tools, power tools, and crane.
Verifies dimensions, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauge, and protractor.
Mixes ingredients according to standard formula.
Trims or removes excess material, using scraper, knife, or bandsaw.
Patches broken edges and fractures, using clay or plaster and molders hand tools.
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Knowledge Requirements for:
"Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals"
Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Skill Requirements for:
"Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals"
Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
Ability Requirements for:
"Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals"
Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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).
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
"Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals" Job Activities
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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.
Job Description for: "Precision Mold and Pattern Casters, except Nonferrous Metals"
Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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).
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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.