Moulder, core maker or die caster
Tasks
- Scoops molten metal from furnace into die or die casting machine.
- Fits and secures horses shoes.
- Tempers and hardens forged pieces, as required, by quenching in oil or water.
- Uses forging tools to shape and cut metal and bends or shapes metal by hand forging methods using hammers, punches, drifts and other hand tools.
- Operates press or hammer and repositions workpiece between strokes.
- Heats metal for forging and positions heated metal on anvil or other work surface.
- Seals seams with caulking compound, smooths welds, fixes metal doors, metal collars, portholes, tank and hatch covers and performs other metal plate finishing tasks using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Creates mould units out of sand, loam or plaster by hand or machine and fits cores into mould to form hollow parts in casting.
- Uses hydraulic jacks to position and align metal platework or frame for welding and bolting and rivets together metal plate and girders.
- Uses machine tools to bend, curve, punch, drill and straighten metal plate as required.
- Marks out metal plate with guidelines and reference points and cuts metal plate using hand or machine tools.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine operational requirements.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 32% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£20,105 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for moulder, core maker or die caster is £20,105
261 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 261. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for moulder, core maker or die caster roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £20,105 per year. That is about £1,675 per month or £10.31 per hour. New workers generally start on £19,848, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £45,021
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 261 people are employed in the region.
