foundry moulder

Foundry moulders manufacture cores for metal moulds, which are used to fill a space in the mould that must remain unfilled during casting. They use wood, plastic or other materials to create the core, selected to withstand the extreme environment of a metal mould.

Alternative Labels

coremaker

core maker

foundry core maker

foundry coremaker

foundry molder

foundry sand moulder

foundry worker

sand moulder

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

construct cores ensure core uniformity insert core structures maintain core parts maintain cores position core workpieces pour molten metal into cores provide pouring holes in cores repair core defects troubleshoot

Optional Skills and Competences

attend to detail in casting processes communicate using non-verbal language coordinate coremaking shifts follow manufacturing work schedule mark processed workpiece monitor gauge prepare scientific reports supervise work

Optional Knowledge

ferrous metal processing non-ferrous metal processing precious metal processing types of metal types of metal manufacturing processes types of plastic various types of sand

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c5902c47-0c2e-45aa-94dd-951ad641449c

Status

released

Occupations

foundry moulder

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI