Hierarchy view
foundry operative
Description
Description
Foundry operative manufacture castings, including pipes, tubes, hollow profiles and other products of the first processing of steel, by operating hand-controlled equipment in a foundry. They conduct the flow of molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals into moulds, 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.
Scope note
Includes people performing the manufacture of jewerelly and bijouterie.
Alternative Labels
caster
casting operator
casting worker
Central control caster
foundryman
foundry operator
foundry process operator
foundry worker
ladleman
ladleperson
metal caster
metal molder
metal moulder
mold casting worker
molding and casting worker
mould casting worker
pourer and caster
Relationships
Essential Skills and Competences
Optional Skills and Competences
Concept URI
Status
released