Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Representative Tasks

• •Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
• •Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.
• •Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
• •Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
• •Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.

Detailed Work Activities

• •Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• •Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.
• •Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
• •Build production molds.
• •Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.

Tools & Technologies

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