5212- MOULDERS, CORE MAKERS AND DIE CASTERS

Job Title: 

MOULDERS, CORE MAKERS AND DIE CASTERS

Alternate Titles: 

Core Maker (metal trades),Die Caster,Moulder (metal trades),Pipe Maker (foundry)

Job Description: 

Moulders, core makers and die casters make sand, loam and plaster moulds and cores for casting metal and pour or inject molten metal into dies by hand or machine.

Education: 

Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or have relevant practical experience. Training is by apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training. Apprenticeships in Engineering Material Processing at NVQ/SVQ Level 3 are available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.3
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • positions moulding frame over pattern, fills it with sand, loam, or plaster and compacts by hand or machine;
  • transfers mould unit to oven for baking or hardens by injecting carbon dioxide;
  • separates mould from pattern and repairs damage or imperfections in mould surfaces;
  • applies refractory bonding solution to moulds and dies to prevent molten metal fusing with sand;
  • fits cores in mould to form hollow parts in casting;
  • prepares casting pit with vents to allow the escape of gases, scoops molten metal from furnace using ladle and pours it into die or die casting machine.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK