Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.
- Tasks
- 24 tasks2 core, 20 supplemental, 2 not rated
- Family
- ProductionOne of its 114 occupations
- Code
- 51-9195.00SOC 2018: 51-9195
What the work is made of
2 core tasks, 20 supplemental and 2 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not allNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental
- Task 1. Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.Core taskTask 23666Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.Core taskTask 23667Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.Supplemental taskTask 23668Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.Supplemental taskTask 23669Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.Supplemental taskTask 23670Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 6. Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.Supplemental taskTask 23671Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.Supplemental taskTask 23672Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.Supplemental taskTask 23673Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.Supplemental taskTask 23674Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.Supplemental taskTask 23675Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.Supplemental taskTask 23676Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions.Supplemental taskTask 23677Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Patch broken edges or fractures, using clay or plaster.Supplemental taskTask 23678Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Withdraw cores or other loose mold members after castings solidify.Supplemental taskTask 23679Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Repair mold defects, such as cracks or broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools.Supplemental taskTask 23680Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 16. Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments.Supplemental taskTask 23681Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 17. Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools or sandpaper.Supplemental taskTask 23682Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 18. Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas.Supplemental taskTask 23683Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 19. Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.Supplemental taskTask 23684Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 20. Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauges, or protractors.Supplemental taskTask 23687Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 21. Bore holes or cut grates, risers, or pouring spouts in molds, using power tools.Supplemental taskTask 23688Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 22. Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.Supplemental taskTask 23690Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 23. Construct or form molds for use in casting clay or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machines, patterns, or flasks.Not ratedTask 23691Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 24. Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, or other materials into or around models or molds.Not ratedTask 23692Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 51-9195
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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