moulding machine operator

Moulding machine operators operate machines that are part of the production process of moulds for the manufacturing of castings or other moulded materials. They tend the mouldmaking machines that use the appropriate materials such as sand, plastics, or ceramics to obtain the moulding material. They may then use a pattern and one or more cores to produce the right shape impression in this material. The shaped material is then left to set, later to be used as a mould in the production of moulded products such as ferrous and non-ferrous metal castings.

Alternative Labels

injection moulding machine operator

moulding machine operators

machine moulding worker

mold maintenance technician

molding machine operator

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

fill moulds maintain moulds move filled moulds repair mould defects select mould types ensure mould uniformity match product moulds provide pouring holes in moulds construct moulds set up machine controls tend mouldmaking machines insert mould structures

Optional Skills and Competences

supervise work attend to detail in casting processes follow manufacturing work schedule insert reinforcement in mould mark processed workpiece ensure core uniformity monitor conveyor belt repair core defects advise on machinery malfunctions maintain cores maintain core parts manage time in casting processes coordinate mouldmaking shifts

Optional Knowledge

types of metal manufacturing processes

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/23043d05-42c4-4811-b478-f8a17d22480b

Status

released

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