Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

• Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas.
• Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions.
• Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.
• Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.
• Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.
• Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.
• Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauges, or protractors.
• Withdraw cores or other loose mold members after castings solidify.
• Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.
• Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.
• Repair mold defects, such as cracks or broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools.
• Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools or sandpaper.
• Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments.
• Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.
• Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.
• 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.
• Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.
• Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.
• Patch broken edges or fractures, using clay or plaster.

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).