Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
construct mouldsensure mould uniformitytend mouldmaking machinesfill mouldsmaintain mouldsinsert mould structuresprovide pouring holes in mouldsrepair mould defectsselect mould typesmove filled mouldsset up machine controlsmatch product mouldscoordinate mouldmaking shiftsmaintain core partsmark processed workpieceinsert reinforcement in mouldrepair core defectsmanage time in casting processesmaintain coresadvise on machinery malfunctionssupervise workmonitor conveyor beltattend to detail in casting processesfollow manufacturing work scheduleensure core uniformity