Occupation

331934 Metal Casting Trades Worker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

331934 Metal Casting Trades Worker

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

Specialisation

  • Moulder

Skill level: 3

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