Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Shapers mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.
Heavy-duty casters read the work orders and examine the parts and sections to be produced. Their daily tasks include trimming, moldering and removing the excess material, brush, and spray the mold surfaces, engrave or stamping and identifying the symbols, letters, or numbers on the products. In a moldering job, the shapers use the tools such as scrapers, knives, and band saws to mold and form the products.
They also assemble, insert, and adjust the wires, tubes, and cores using hand tools and depth gauges. Candidates who want to pursue a career as heavy duty casters must have a good knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, machines, tools, their uses, repair, and maintenance. Besides that, the applicant must have good technical skills in CAM Software, Time Accounting Software, Spreadsheet Software etc.
To become a successful heavy-duty casters, one must have passed a High School Diploma with work experience. Also, they must be able to handle and control the moving objects, see the details closely, inspect the equipment, and reason to identify the problems' strengths and weaknesses.
Some of the career profiles with a good shapers salary scope are - Bed Laborer, Caster, Fabricator, Mold Mechanic, and Press Operator.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- ITI Course Moulder-Refractory
- ITI Course Moulder
- NSQF Level 4 Moulder-Refractory
- MES Course Mason
Tasks
- Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
- Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.
- Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
- Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
- Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.
- Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.
- Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.
- Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.
- Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.
- Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.
Progression Routes
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