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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Description
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Common Tasks
- Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
- Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms.
- Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $14.00 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.42 and $24.76 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $29,132.12 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,608.55 and $51,496.68 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 8,300 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 21.7% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing the total number to 6,500.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $13.00 with the median annual salary reaching $28,101.
