Profession moulding machine operator

Metal foundry pattern-makers and related workers make and repair custom made and specialised tools, sports guns, locks, dies, patterns machinery components and other metal articles using hand and machine tools to work metal to fine tolerances.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

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Skills

• Tend mouldmaking machines

  Tend and monitor machines designed for mouldmaking processes, such as mixers, belt conveyors, air conveyors, grabs, and others.

• Provide pouring holes in moulds

  Cut spouts, runner holes, and sprue holes into moulds.

• Insert mould structures

  Insert mould structures using the appropriate hand tools.

• Maintain moulds

  Clean and repair moulds, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface.

• Move filled moulds

  Replace filled-up moulds; understand how to load moulds into the oven and how to store filled-up moulds onto a rack.

• Construct moulds

  Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.

• Repair mould defects

  Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.

• Fill moulds

  Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.

• Ensure mould uniformity

  Oversee uniformity of moulds; use casting equipment and tools such as hand press.

• Select mould types

  Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.

• Set up machine controls

  Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

• Match product moulds

  Change moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB