Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, or other materials into or around models or molds.
2. 02Construct or form molds for use in casting clay or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machines, patterns, or flasks.
3. 03Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
4. 04Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.
5. 05Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
6. 06Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
7. 07Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.
8. 08Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
9. 09Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.
10. 10Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.
11. 11Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.
12. 12Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.

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