Pourers and Casters, Metal
O*NET Code: 51-4052.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.
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💼 Also Known As
Aluminum PourerBillet HeaderBrass PourerBuggy Ladle TenderBull Ladle TenderBusherCasterCasting Machine OperatorCasting OperatorDC Caster (Direct Chill Caster)DCO (Die Cast Operator)Die Cast Machine OperatorDie Casting Machine OperatorHeaderIngot CasterIngot HeaderIron PourerLadle Car OperatorLadle FillerLadle Operator
⚡ Skills (6)
Operations Monitoring3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Active Listening3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (5)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Husky Injection Molding Systems Shotscope NX
Industrial control software
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