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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

Tasks
29 tasks10 core, 19 supplemental
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ProductionOne of its 114 occupations
Code
51-4072.00SOC 2018: 51-4072

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10 core tasks and 19 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.Core taskTask 10174Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  2. Task 2. Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.Core taskTask 10173Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  3. Task 3. Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.Core taskTask 10175Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2016
  4. Task 4. Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.Core taskTask 10177Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
  5. Task 5. Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold, form, or cast plastic materials, as well as to plan production sequences.Core taskTask 10186Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2016
  6. Task 6. Observe meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times.Core taskTask 10184Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2016
  7. Task 7. Connect water hoses to cooling systems of dies, using hand tools.Core taskTask 10192Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2016
  8. Task 8. Remove parts, such as dies, from machines after production runs are finished.Core taskTask 10188Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
  9. Task 9. Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.Core taskTask 10197Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2016
  10. Task 10. Smooth and clean inner surfaces of molds, using brushes, scrapers, air hoses, or grinding wheels, and fill imperfections with refractory material.Core taskTask 10195Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  11. Task 11. Operate hoists to position dies or patterns on foundry floors.Supplemental taskTask 10194Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2016
  12. Task 12. Cool products after processing to prevent distortion.Supplemental taskTask 10181Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  13. Task 13. Install dies onto machines or presses and coat dies with parting agents, according to work order specifications.Supplemental taskTask 10182Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2016
  14. Task 14. Unload finished products from conveyor belts, pack them in containers, and place containers in warehouses.Supplemental taskTask 10191Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2016
  15. Task 15. Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.Supplemental taskTask 10178Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  16. Task 16. Obtain and move specified patterns to work stations, manually or using hoists, and secure patterns to machines, using wrenches.Supplemental taskTask 10196Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2016
  17. Task 17. Select and install blades, tools, or other attachments for each operation.Supplemental taskTask 10203Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
  18. Task 18. Repair or replace damaged molds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes.Supplemental taskTask 10198Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  19. Task 19. Inventory and record quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies as necessary.Supplemental taskTask 10189Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  20. Task 20. Select coolants and lubricants, and start their flow.Supplemental taskTask 10200Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  21. Task 21. Adjust equipment and workpiece holding fixtures, such as mold frames, tubs, and cutting tables, to ensure proper functioning.Supplemental taskTask 10187Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2016
  22. Task 22. Maintain inventories of materials.Supplemental taskTask 10199Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2016
  23. Task 23. Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms.Supplemental taskTask 10176Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2016
  24. Task 24. Trim excess material from parts, using knives, and grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse.Supplemental taskTask 10180Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2016
  25. Task 25. Mix and measure compounds, or weigh premixed compounds, and dump them into machine tubs, cavities, or molds.Supplemental taskTask 10183Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2016
  26. Task 26. Spray, smoke, or coat molds with compounds to lubricate or insulate molds, using acetylene torches or sprayers.Supplemental taskTask 10185Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
  27. Task 27. Preheat tools, dies, plastic materials, or patterns, using blowtorches or other equipment.Supplemental taskTask 10193Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
  28. Task 28. Pour or load metal or sand into melting pots, furnaces, molds, or hoppers, using shovels, ladles, or machines.Supplemental taskTask 10190Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2016
  29. Task 29. Skim or pour dross, slag, or impurities from molten metal, using ladles, rakes, hoes, spatulas, or spoons.Supplemental taskTask 10179Rated by 100 people who do the job, July 2016

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 51-4072
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