casting machine operator

Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to process molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacture metal materials. They conduct the flow of molten metals into casts, taking care to create the exact right circumstances to obtain the highest quality metal. They observe the flow of metal to identify faults. In case of a fault, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.

Alternative Labels

mold casting worker

metal molder

foundry operator

foundry process operator

caster

foundry worker

molding and casting worker

metal moulder

ladleman

metal caster

pourer and caster

foundryman

mould casting worker

ladleperson

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

measure metal to be heated admit basic metals to furnace manipulate metal mix moulding and casting material fill moulds cast metal use tools for castings repair ensure mould uniformity fabricate metal parts assemble metal parts heat metals maintain mould parts attend to detail in casting processes remove finished casts clean moulds handle metal work orders extract products from moulds

Essential Knowledge

alloys of precious metals non-ferrous metal processing types of moulding metal joining technologies casting processes manufacturing of metal assembly products ferrous metal processing

Optional Skills and Competences

operate concrete casting machine cut metal products operate metal heating equipment communicate using non-verbal language follow manufacturing work schedule monitor gauge manage time in casting processes cast jewellery metal cast concrete rings assess suitability of metal types for specific application cast concrete sections

Optional Knowledge

types of metal precious metal processing

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/25206eaa-04da-4fd6-bac7-173d7eb142dc

Status

released

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