Group
Occupation

331934 Metal Casting Trades Worker

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

331934 Metal Casting Trades Worker

Forms sand moulds and cores for the production of metal castings.

Specialisation

  • Moulder

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Sets up and operates equipment and machinery for sand moulding and core making
  • Produces and prepares moulds and cores using boxed and boxless moulding
  • Packs and compacts sand to ensure proper mould formation
  • Pours molten metal into prepared casts to create metal castings
  • Inspects moulds and cores for defects and repairs, or replaces as necessary
  • May setup, use, and program robotic machinery with appropriate metal working tools to finish metal products
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