Molding, Coremaking, & Casting Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Also called: Machine Operator, Production Technician, Process Technician, Injection Press Operator
What they do:
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
On the job, you would:
- Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Endurance
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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