Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
O*NET Code: 51-4072.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
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💼 Also Known As
Aluminum MolderAluminum Molding Machine OperatorAutomatic Casting Machine OperatorBabbitt SpinnerBabbitterBench MolderBender Machine OperatorBit BenderBlasterBlow Mold OperatorBlow Molding Machine TenderBlow Molding OperatorBonding Machine OperatorBrake Drum MolderBrass MolderBullet Casting OperatorBullet-Slug Casting Machine OperatorCake-Press OperatorCast AssociateCaster
⚡ Skills (9)
Operations Monitoring3/100
Active Listening3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Time Management3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (10)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0FANUC Robotics iRVision
Industrial control software
0HotFlo! Die-Shot Monitor
Analytical or scientific software
0Intera Systems Hawk-i
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0RobotWare DieCast
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Visi-Trak True-Trak 20/20
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic → Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Transition Difficulty: Easy (88% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (7)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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